Origin / English.
Possibly comes from galiph, an alternate spelling of caliph. Many writers from Chaucer to
Rushdie have demonically portrayed Muslims, especially their leaders. During much of the
middle ages, caliph was practically synonymous with Satan. Also, in certain angelicist
Muslim sects (like Yeshidism), the caliph is identified with angels, especially the
angelic Lucifer. The picture of Galfmon seems to employ classical fallen angel imagery,
with feathered wings, bird-like features, etc. (Thanks to Jonny Altig for
the info)* |
Origin / English.
Possibly comes from galiph, an alternate spelling of caliph. Many writers from Chaucer to
Rushdie have demonically portrayed Muslims, especially their leaders. During much of the
middle ages, caliph was practically synonymous with Satan. Also, in certain angelicist
Muslim sects (like Yeshidism), the caliph is identified with angels, especially the
angelic Lucifer. The picture of Galfmon seems to employ classical fallen angel imagery,
with feathered wings, bird-like features, etc. (Thanks to Jonny Altig for
the info)* |
