1.   Angels are supernatural creatures.

2.   These same artists also carved exquisite figurines of supernatural creatures that were part human, part beast, to honor their gods.

3.   These works include ceramic vases and metal bowls, decorative objects like the well-known ivory plaque of a lioness mauling an African, and figurines of supernatural creatures.

4.   Yet the same supernatural creature could turn tender.

5.   Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and others fight villains and supernatural creatures.