1) Christian symbol
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A tetramorph is a symbolic arrangement of four differing elements, or the combination of four disparate elements in one unit. The term is derived from the Greek tetra, meaning four, and morph, shape. Archaeological evidence exists showing that early man divided the four quarters of the horizon, or space, later a place of sacrifice, such as a templ...
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artistic representation of the four evangelists in one figure
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• (n.) The union of the four attributes of the Evangelists in one figure, which is represented as winged, and standing on winged fiery wheels, the wings being covered with eyes. The representations of it are evidently suggested by the vision of Ezekiel (ch. i.)
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An allegorical figure containing the symbols of the four Evangelists lion, eagle, bull and man. Traditionally, these are associated to Mark, John, Luke and Matthew.
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Tet'ra·morph noun [
Tetra- + Greek ... form, figure: confer Greek ... fourfold.]
(Christian Art) The union of the four attributes of the Evangelists in one figure, which is represented as winged, and standing on winged fiery wheels, the wings being covered with eyes. The representations of ...
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