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Fire (classical element) - Definition

Fire is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science. Fire is considered to be both hot and dry, and according to Plato is associated with the tetrahedron.

Fire is often an image of passion and creativity, its consuming tendencies being illustrations of this. Also represents anger, hatred.


Classical Elements

Western
Air
Fire | Aether | Water
Earth
See also: Quintessence


Chinese
Metal (金) | Wood (木) | Earth (土) | Water (水) | Fire (火)

Example Usage of (classical

atane: @kolaboof I look at classical music, & it is honored, revered & upheld because tradition, culture & art define you. Europeans get that.
swinnersmusic: Uploading Classical
Bpalynch: I've often wondered when I play a classical music c.d - how exactly does my dog hear that music. Does the whole thing sound similar ?
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