#03: The Four Elements (26:14)
Episode 03: The Four ElementsThe four classical elements - earth, air, water and fire - dates back to the sixth century B.C.E. It was believed that all of nature consisted of these four basic building blocks, each of which displaying the properties hot or cold, dry or wet. Today, we know much more about the inner workings of matter, but these four elements continue to play an important role as they have forever influenced classical philosophy, psychology, astrology, alchemy and magic.
Learn more
- The Four Elements in the Western Mystery Tradition
- "Classical Element" entry in Wikipedia
- Elements in Zoroastrain Religion
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Posted by Chasing Hermes at February 7, 2009 
Categories: Podcast Episodes
Tags: quintessence Anaximander air Socrates earth water fire classical elements Thales Heraclitus presocratic spirit Plato Elements
Categories: Podcast Episodes
Tags: quintessence Anaximander air Socrates earth water fire classical elements Thales Heraclitus presocratic spirit Plato Elements
Great podcast (even though it's an old one, I just discovered it). I especially enjoyed the connection between the rather ineffable elemental energies and the self, knowing the self through knowing the elements. Our Western tradition is so rich in these insights and ways of working- I'm glad to see more folks seeing & sharing it.
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AFAICT you've cvroeed all the bases with this answer!
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