Friday, September 28, 2012

EMPEDOCLES

Empedocles, Greek Philosopher, b:  490BC; d 430BC
Best known for his Cosmogenic Theory of the Four Elements:
Earth = Stability
Fire = Desire
Water = Emotions
Air = Thought
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To the elements it came from
Everything will return
Our bodies to earth
Our blood to water
Heat to fire
Breath to air  

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