Tag: beliefs

Pre-Socratic, Greek philosopher Empedocles said All matter is made up of four elements: water, earth, air and fire. He stated that they represented the realms of the cosmos wherein all things exist and whereof all things consist. He called them the four roots. Later, Aristotle added a fifth element, ether also known as quintessence. Elements and Cultures The elements are relative to the culture and tradition of a people. In Hinduism, Read More