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Esotericism

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Esotericism  Esotericism or Esoterism signifies the holding of Esoteric Opinions or Beliefs, that is, ideas preserved or understood by a small group of those specially initiated, or of rare or unusual interest. The term can also refer to the academic study of Esoteric Religious Movements and Philosophies, and Religious Movements or Philosophies whose proponents distinguish their beliefs, practices, and experiences from mainstream Exoteric and more Dogmatic institutionalized traditions. The term derives from the Greek ἐσωτερικός (esôterikos), a compound of ἔσω (esô): "within", thus pertaining to interiority or mysticism. Its antonym is "exoteric".

Elemental or Mythic Being

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Elemental or Mythic Being An Elemental is a Mythic Being in the Alchemical works of Paracelsus in the 16th century. There are four elemental categories: Gnomes, Undines, Sylphs, and Salamanders. These correspond to the Classical elements of Antiquity: Earth (solid), Water (liquid), Wind (gas), and Fire (plasma). Aether  ( Quintessence ) was not assigned an elemental. Terms employed for beings associated with Alchemical Elements vary by source and gloss.