Empedocles: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water

Empedocles was a Greek philosopher, healer, and magician who lived from around 490-430 BC.  The cosmogenic theory of four elements that is a staple of western witchcraft originated with him.  His work also continues to influence contemporary science. Empedocles’ descriptions and thesis were taken up by Plato and Aristotle and …

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