Form of an element (στοιχεῖον) or primitive body (τὸ πρεσβύτατον
σῶμα). The elements (fire, air, water, earth) are eternal, but are
mixed together in transient forms and mortal bodies. The four
elements emanate from Leto, Hekate, Tethys,
and Hestia, respectively.
None.
Laws III.34
[160].