Representations of Michael, one of the seven Archangel, capitalize on his warrior nature. His holy soldier imagery is derived from Christian stories where Michael either contends with the Devil or where he and his angels fight against a dragon (who represents the Devil).In the early Christian church, Michael came to be seen as the helper of the church's actual armies against the heathens.Probably the most illustrated of the angels, he is usually shown with a sword, wearing armor, and in combat with or triumph over a dragon or Satan (from the story in the Book of Revelation). Of course his angelic qualities are also emphasized with outspread wings and ray halos. His conquering of the foe is a powerful symbol of the triumph of good over evil, of right over wrong, and of our higher natures over our lower.
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