By the way, I happen to have the Encyclopedia Brittanica. So I opened to the section on Islam (Macropedia, ed. 1985) and there I see a drawing entitled "Muhammad's visit to Paradise, depicting Muhammad (right) upon the human-headed steed...." From a 15th century manuscript of the Mi'raj-name.
So I think we're in quite safe waters, following the lead of EB. And I would note this manuscript was created by a Muslim.
Will Johnson
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