the authors attributed with the creation of the four canonical Gospel accounts
Matthew (called by Jesus to be one of the twelve Apostles)
Symbolized by Winged Man or Angel
Mark (a follower of Peter and therefore a “apostolic man”)
Symbolized by the Winged Lion
Luke (close friend of Paul)
Symbolized by Winged Ox or Bull
John (called by Jesus to be one of the twelve Apostles)
Symbolized by the Eagle