Editing Classical element (section)

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[[Japan]]ese traditions use a set of elements called the {{lang|ja|五大}} (''godai'', literally "five great"). These five are [[earth (classical element)|earth]], [[water (classical element)|water]], [[fire (classical element)|fire]], [[air (classical element)|wind]]/air, and [[Aether (classical element)|void]]. These came from Indian [[Vastu shastra]] philosophy and Buddhist beliefs; in addition, the [[Wuxing (Chinese philosophy)|classical Chinese elements]] ({{lang|ja|五行}}, ''wu xing'') are also prominent in Japanese culture, especially to the influential Neo-Confucianists during the medieval [[Edo period]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-22 |title=Encountering the '5 elements' in Japan's national parks |url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-encountering-the-five-elements-in-japans-national-parks |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223012427/https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-encountering-the-five-elements-in-japans-national-parks |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 February 2022 |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Travel |language=en}}</ref>

* '''Earth''' represented rocks and stability.
* '''Water''' represented fluidity and adaptability.
* '''Fire''' represented life and energy.
* '''Wind''' represented movement and expansion.
* '''Void''' or '''Sky/Heaven''' represented spirit and creative energy.