Elements
Avatar draws on four of the five classical indian elements of hindu and Buddhist taditions for the four bending arts:
Fire ( agni or tejas), Water ( ap or Jala), Earth ( prithvi or bhumi), and Wind or Air ( Vayu or pavan). The fith , aether
( akasha or akash) is symbolized by Aang as an intermediary of the Spirit World. Some names in the series, such as "Agni
Kai" and King Bumi the Earthbender4, borrow directly for these elements.
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