Ceremonial Magician Commands All of the Elemental Creatures Phone Case

The magician, having drawn his circle, is here shown invoking the various elemental beings, who are emerging from their respective haunts. From the earth at his feet come the gnomes, from the water the undines, from the fire the salamanders, and from the air the winged slyphs. A strange wraithlike demon also answers the magician’s call. In the ancient Mysteries it was taught that in order to become ruler over the elemental creatures the necromancer must be without fear of the elements themselves. He who feared fire could never control the salamanders; he who feared water could never hope to gain power over the undines, etc. Hence many of the pagan Mystery rituals included ordeals in which the different elements were involved.