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A-Z: General definitions: Chain of Being
Definition
A theoretical view of the universe, often reflected in Shakespearean drama, in which every creature in the universe is in a hierarchical line of descent from the overall creator, God. Immediately below God are angels, then humans, descending in order of rank from rulers, then animals; below are plants, then stones.
Literally, one who makes.
The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.
Supernatural beings closely linked with the work of God; his messengers, traditionally portrayed as having a winged human form.
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