undines
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Undines are one of the four categories of elementals, according to Paracelsus and his followers. They correspond to the element of water.
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When
- First attested
- 1500 CE
- Attested period
- 1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Categorized as elementals by Paracelsus in the 16th century.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Sylph, gnomes, salamanders
- aspect of
- Elemental
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“According to Paracelsus and his subsequent followers, there are four categories of elementals, which are gnomes, undines, sylphs, and salamanders. These correspond to the four Empedoclean elements of antiquity: earth, water, air, and fire, respectively.”
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