The Four Elements Symbols Pin

The four classic elements are still essential symbols of the cultures and belief systems of many groups, including Native Americans, pagans and various tribal groups throughout the world. More modern groups such as Wiccan have adopted various symbols from these ancient cultures. During the Greek Hellenic civilization (323-146 B.C.), the symbols used to represent the four elements of Greek physics were based on the triangle: Fire: Triangle points up Water: Triangle points down Air: Triangle points up with a horizontal line through center of triangle Earth: Triangle points down with a horizontal line through center of triangle