One of the four "elements" recognized in Anthroposophic belief,drawing from ancient teachings and astrology.
In Anthroposophy: the ethereal form of the element known as fire.
"There are many famous cases in history of those who it is claimed possessed the power to defy the ravages of fire." 80 p. 101
As used in some Waldorf schools: children on the verge of graduation or advancement leap over a fire or bed of coals.
"Those occultists...who believed that fire was the symbol of God." 80 p. 101.
"In astrology,these are termed the three inspirational signs — Aries,Leo,Saggittarius [sic]." 80 p. 101
In Anthroposophy: gods two levels above mankind. (Cf. "fire spirits") Essentially equivalent to Archangels,they stand in the middle rank of the Third Hierarchy. They dwell in the sphere of Mercury and oversee human groupings such as families,people,nations,and races. Other names for gods of the same rank are Agnishvattas and Solar Pitris (gods who were human during Old Sun).
Nature spirits that dwell in fire; often called "salamanders." (Cf. "Fire Spirits".)
In Anthroposophy: gods three levels above mankind,standing in the highest rank of the First Hierarchy. Dwelling in the sphere of Venus,they oversee human civilization in general during various historical periods. Other names for gods of this rank include Spirits of Personality,Spirits of Selfhood,and Zeitgeists.
"Synonymous with Deity. Origin of the universe...." 73 p. 84
