Nature Spirits Of The Water: An Introduction To Undines
An undine is a water nymph or water spirit. According to legends around the world, undines are particularly found in forest pools and waterfalls. Their beautiful voices are sometimes heard over the sound of the water.
According to some traditions, undines can take human form. Althugh they thereby gain a soul, they lose their immortality. This idea has resulted in the utilization of undines as a popular motif in romantic and tragic literature.
Undines are sometimes referred to as nixes, nasty water sprites with mean temperaments. This is another unfortunate characterization of undines. In Scotland, undines are referred to as wraiths of the water. Likewise, undines are often confused with mermaids and sea goddesses.
Mermaids are sea dwelling creatures, half human and half fish. They are common in European and Near Eastern folktales. There are mermen as well as mermaids. In European folklore, the mermaids are featured more prominently. The males, or mermen, are more popular in Eastern tales. Marriages can occur between mer-creatures and humans. In Ireland, the children of humans and mer-people are said to be the source for red hair and the accompanying hot temper.
Although mer-people resemble man in physical form, they are more akin to the spirit realm in their abilities. Paracelsus, a Swiss philosopher of the 15th century, believed that undines and other nature spirits occupied a realm between that of humans and spirit.
Undines are actually one of the four main types of nature spirits: gnomes (earth element), sylphs (air element), undines (water element) and fiery salamanders (fire element). Since water is critical for human life and all life on the earth, undines understandably play a significant role in mythology and esoteric traditions.
Undines are under the direction of their hierarchs, known is metaphysical traditions as Neptune and Luara. Undines are particularly involved in clearing bodies of water of pollution and other chemical hazards. Undines play an important role in both the spiritual world and in the maintenance of the balance and purity of the physical platform of the earth for mankind’s evolution.
Rose Greenwood is a freelance writer specializing in spirituality and natural health. For more information about undines and other nature spirits, and how we can assist them as they work on behalf of mankind please see www.theheartscenter.org. The Hearts Center offers an opportunity for seekers to receive up-to-date inspiration from the ascended masters and other spiritual beings. To purchase books, CD’s, DVD’s, art, and more, please visit store.heartscenter.org.
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