Aether
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The term aether, æther or ether may refer to one of the following.
- The original meaning: Aether (mythology), the personification of the "upper sky", space and heaven, in Greek mythology.
Science, engineering, and philosophy:
- The Aether of classical elements is a concept, historically, used in science (as a medium) and in philosophy (as a substance).
- Any number of Aether theories in alchemy, natural philosophy, and modern physics which suppose a "fifth element".
- Luminiferous aether, in early physics considered to be the medium through which light propagates
- Ether, a class of chemical compounds, or specifically:
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- Diethyl ether, which has the common name "ether".
Spirituality:
- Etheric plane, a finer grade of matter, "ether" in addition to the solids, liquids, and gases - which permeates the subatomic structure of the earth and its atmosphere; see also Aether theories.
- Etheric body, a sort of life force body or aura that constitutes the "blueprint" of the physical body, and which sustains the physical body.
Popular culture:
- Aether in popular culture
- Aether, the setting for Retro Studios' Metroid Prime 2: Echoes game for the Nintendo GameCube; see Aether (Metroid)
- Aether In the Gamecube game "Fire Emblem", a skill learnt by Ike, the main character, which allows him to inflict massive damage upon an opponent as well as healing himself. Ike learns this skill through an item called "The Occult".
- Ether, an item to restore MP in the series Final Fantasy.
- In Shadow Hearts: From The New World, the main character Johnny Garland's ultimate ability is called Aether Purge.
Other:
- Aether (band) Post-rock music group.
- Ether (band) Rock music group.
- Ether (prophet)
- Ether, a reference to the Book of Ether
- Ether (song), a 2001 song by American rapper Nas
- "Ether," a song by Gang of Four from their 1979 album Entertainment!
- Aether (demo) Scene.org Awards winning real-time graphics presentation from a demoscene group Mfx.
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