1 of 6   The Element of Ether The Element of Aether in the Greek Tradition According to ancient and medieval science, aether (Greek αἰθήρ aithēr[1]), also spelled æther or ether, is the material that fills the region of the Universe above the terrestrial sphere. Aether (also Æthere, Greek: Αἰθήρ), in Greek mythology, is one of the Protogenoi, the first-born elemental gods. He is the personification of the upper sky, space, ...

1 of 9   The Air Element In traditional cultures, air is often seen as a universal power or pure substance. Its fundamental importance to life can be seen in words such as aspire, inspire, perspire, and spirit, all derived from the Latin spirare (“to breathe”). The Air Element in the Greek and Roman Tradition Air was one of many archai proposed by the Pre-socratics, most of whom tried to reduce ...

1 of 8   The Element of Water Thales of Miletus held that the Earth floats on Water and that all originates from it. This view may have been derived from Babylonian traditions, which placed the Watery Deities Apsu and Tiamat at the beginning of all things, the first one representing sweet water and the other salt water, the water of the abyss. In the story of Eridu, Marduk builds a ...

1 of 8   General Analysis of the Fire Element Fire has been an important part of all cultures and religions, from pre-history to modern day, and was vital to the development of civilization. It has been regarded in many different contexts throughout history, but especially as a metaphysical constant of the world, along with air, water, and other forces of nature. The Element of Fire in the Greek and Roman ...

1 of 7   The Elements are the Fundamental Division in Nature Numerous astrological and metaphysical books give the impression that the Elements are more fundamental than the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac, because the Signs can be broken down into groups of four elements. Identification of the Triplicities with the four Elements appears, however, relatively recent: the Twelve-Sign Zodiac existed more than 1,500 years before Aries, Leo and Sagittarius became ...