An Elemental is a spirit embodying one of the five elements of antiquity: Earth (solid), Water (liquid), Wind (gas), Fire (heat), Aether (quintessence). Animism is the belief Elementals inhabit all things. The belief in Elementals predates all the major religions. Paracelsus grouped Elementals into four elements: Gnome (Earth), Undine (Water), Sylph (Air), Salamander (Fire). In modern day there are those who practice invoking Elementals. Include Wiccans, Freemasons, and nature based religions.