The most common shape of tree-topper is a common figure in what family of religions?
Angel An angel, especially according to Abrahamic religions, is a spiritual being superior to humans in power and intelligence. Angels are typically described as benevolent, dreadful, and endowed with wisdom and knowledge of earthly events, but not infallible; for they strive with each other, and God has to make peace between them. Most of them serve either as intermediaries between Heaven and Earth, or as guardian spirits.
Katsuogi Katsuogi (鰹木, 堅魚木, 勝男木, 葛緒木 ) or Kasoegi (斗木 ) are short, decorative logs found on Japanese and Shinto architecture. They are placed at a right angle along the ridge of roofs, and are usually featured in religious or imperial architecture. "Katsuogi" predate Buddhist influence and is an architectural element endemic to Japan. They are often placed on the roof with "chigi", a forked ornamentation used on Shinto shrines. Today, "katsuogi" and "chigi" are used exclusively on Shinto buildings and can be used to distinguish them from other religious structures, such as Buddhist temples in Japan.