The Sylph (also known as Sylphid and Sylphide) is a spiritual creature associated with the element of air and in some beliefs, wood. Along with the Undine (Water), Salamanders(Fire), and Gnomes(Earth), Sylphs are considered to be the Elementals and personifications of the air, and are called upon in some spiritualistic and religious practices. In Wicca and other Pagan practices, they are usually invoked in rites, rituals, or spells concerning the element of air or the wind, and are represented by either an Athame, Knife, or Incense. They are also thought to be Faeries (See: Fairies) who are particularly attuned with the wind, trees, and other forms of nature. They were also said to have originally been associated with the science of Alchemy, in European lore. Along with this, they were said to also have a ruler known as, Paralda

Sylphs are thought to be seen or manifest as certain cloud shapes in the sky. Whether thoughtful illusion of the eye or the real deal, is, in fact, hard to decipher.

Their name is derived from the Latin word Silva (Meaning: Wood,) and the Greek Nymphe (see: Nymph)

Atrributes: Magick, Nature, Wisdom, Female Energy.

Type of Creature: Elemental (possibly faery as well).

Behavior: Varied.

Element: Air.

Symbols: Athame, bell, incense, Knife (If the person feels that the Athame is more masculine than feminine).

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