Elements in Magick, Fire Water Earth then What?

Question

Why is their 4 elements in western belief systems but 5 in Asian belief systems is that all their is?

Answer 1

Some variations of the 'Platonic' elements propose a fifth also - the 'quint-essence'.  

It is difficult to tell at what point belief in these 'elements' became allegorical rather than factual.  Certainly in Europe it was known that there was more than the classical four (or five) by the Middle Ages.

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Answer 2

what about the human element that weird add talks about?

Answer 3

The 5th element in western belief is spirit.

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Answer 4

Metal.

Answer 5

There is only one element in my periodic table,

I only believe in the element of surprise !

peace

Answer 6

I firmly believe that wood and metal are NOT elements. They are according to many asian beliefs though. You could also say "spirit" is a "fifth element" but I believe that's a load of hockey too.  

Answer 7

4 Elements in Western belief: Water, Fire, Air, and Earth

5 Elements in Eastern Beliefs: Water, Fire, Air, Earth and Metal.

117 elements in science: too many to list.

Answer 8

There are many different aspects of the elements. It varies with each culture as it varies with each person and there perspective. You will get the list soon. ;-)