Water classical element

Water is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science. Water is considered to be both cold and wet, and according to Plato is associated with the icosahedron.

Water is almost always the image of the emotions and the soul, given its highly changeable nature.


Classical Elements

Western
Air
Fire | Aether | Water
Earth


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


See also: Quintessence


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