ELEMENTAL

Elemental

An elemental is a being from the alchemical works of Paracelsus in the 16th century. There are four elemental categories: gnomes, undines, sylphs, and salamanders. These correspond to the Classical elements of antiquity: earth, water, wind, and fire . Aether was not assigned an elemental. Terms employed for beings associated with alchemical elements vary by source and gloss.

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elemental

Noun

  1. A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

Adjective

  1. of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound)
  2. basic, fundamental or elementary
  3. of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water
  4. of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions


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