Undine with harp by Ludwig Michael von Schwanthaler (1855)

Ondines or undines are elementals, enumerated as the water elementals in works of alchemy by Paracelsus.^[1] They also appear in European folklore as fairy-like creatures; the name may be used interchangeable with those of other water spirits.^[2] Undines were said to be able to gain a soul by marrying a human and bearing his child. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 396 × 600 pixels Full resolution (462 × 700 pixel, file size: 41 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Faithful reproductions of two-dimensional original works cannot attract copyright in the U.S. according to the rule in Bridgeman Art Library v. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 396 × 600 pixels Full resolution (462 × 700 pixel, file size: 41 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Faithful reproductions of two-dimensional original works cannot attract copyright in the U.S. according to the rule in Bridgeman Art Library v. ... Ludwig Michael von Schwanthaler (1802–1848) was a German sculptor. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Paracelsus (11 November or 17 December 1493 in Einsiedeln, Switzerland - 24 September 1541) was an alchemist, physician, astrologer, and general occultist. ... by Sophie Anderson For other uses, see Fairy (disambiguation). ...

The term has also been used as proper name for such a water spirit.

Ondine was a water nymph in German mythology. She was very beautiful and (like all nymphs) immortal. One of the "only threats" to a nymph's eternal happiness is if she falls in love with a mortal and bears his child - she will lose her "gift" of everlasting life. In Greek mythology, a nymph is any member of a large class of female nature entities, either bound to a particular location or landform or joining the retinue of a god or goddess. ... In Greek mythology, a nymph is any member of a large class of female nature entities, either bound to a particular location or landform or joining the retinue of a god or goddess. ...

Ondine fell in love with a dashing knight - Sir Lawrence - and they were married. When they exchanged vows, Lawrence said, "My every waking breath shall be my pledge of love and faithfulness to you." A year after their marriage Ondine gave birth to Lawrence’s son. From that moment on she began to age. As Ondine’s physical attractiveness diminished, Lawrence lost interest in his wife. The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ...

One afternoon Ondine was walking near the stables when she heard the familiar snoring of her husband. When she entered the stable, however, she saw Lawrence lying in the arms of another woman. Ondine pointed her finger at him - Lawrence felt it as if he was being kicked, and woke up with a start. Ondine rattled off her curse: "You swore faithfulness to me with every waking breath, and I accepted your oath. So be it. As long as you are awake, you shall have your breath, but should you ever fall asleep, then that breath will be taken from you and you will die!"

According to a theory advanced by Paracelsus, an Undine is a water nymph or water spirit, the elemental of water. They are usually found in forest pools and waterfalls. They have beautiful voices, which are sometimes heard over the sound of water. According to some legends, undines cannot get a soul unless they marry a human man. This aspect has led them to be a popular motif in romantic and tragic literature. Paracelsus (11 November or 17 December 1493 in Einsiedeln, Switzerland - 24 September 1541) was an alchemist, physician, astrologer, and general occultist. ... In Greek mythology, a nymph is any member of a large class of female nature entities, either bound to a particular location or landform or joining the retinue of a god or goddess. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Chinese Wood (木) | Fire (火) Earth (土) | Metal (金) | Water (水) Japanese Earth (地) | Water (水) | Fire (火) | Air / Wind (風) | Void / Sky / Heaven (空) Hinduism and Buddhism Vayu / Pavan — Air / Wind Agni / Tejas — Fire Akasha — Aether Prithvi / Bhumi — Earth Ap / Jala — Water Water has been important to all peoples of the earth, and it is rich in spiritual tradition. ...

In 18th century Scotland, Undines were also referred to as the wraiths of water. Even then, they were not feared as other wraiths.^{[citation needed]} A wraith is an apparition of a person who is still alive, seen as an omen that the person is about to die. ...

Cultural reproductions

"Ondine de Spa" by Pouhon Pierre-Le-Grand.

Fantasy authors will sometimes employ undines in their fiction, often as elementals rather than another type of water spirit.^[3] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 353 × 599 pixels Full resolution (943 × 1600 pixel, file size: 154 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ondine (mythology) Metadata This file... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 353 × 599 pixels Full resolution (943 × 1600 pixel, file size: 154 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Ondine (mythology) Metadata This file... Smaug in his lair: an illustration for the fantasy The Hobbit Fantasy is a genre of art that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. ...

• Ondine in the arts:
  • Undine, a novella by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué
  • Lady in the Water, a film by M. Night Shyamalan
  • The Little Mermaid, a story by Hans Christian Andersen
  • Jean Giraudoux's play.
  • Claude Debussy's Prelude for Piano, Book 2 Number 8.
  • Ondine, the first part of Maurice Ravel's composition for piano "Gaspard de la Nuit" (1908), is based on Aloysius Bertrand's poem.
  • Undine is a title for Gondolier in the anime and manga series ARIA.
  • Undine is the Summon Spirit/Elemental of Water from the Tales and Secret of Mana/Seiken Densetsu series.
  • Undine is the name of the angelic spirit inhabiting one of the wings of the character Dizzy from the Guilty Gear series of video games.
  • In Battletech, the Undine is a battle armor specifically designed for aquatic warfare.
  • Undine is Monster in My Pocket #71.
  • Undine is a poem by Seamus Heaney
  • Undine is a sonata for flute and piano by Carl Reinecke.
  • Undines are depicted as lesser water elementals in the Elemental Masters series by Mercedes Lackey.
  • Undines are the creatures that inhabit the Aquis realm in the Playstation 2 game Primal. They resemble fish.
  • Undine is the name of a "soul" in Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow. When obtained, it allows the player to walk on water.
  • Undine make numerous appearances in Riviera: The Promised Land. One undine resides in the town You first awaken in.
  • Undine also makes an appearance in the PS2 game Drakengard, as a one of Arioch's two pact beasts; Undine and Salamander.
  • Undine is the title and main character of a Young Adult book by Penni Russon.
  • Undine is the name of the dual-wielding character in the anime and manga series, Claymore.
  • Adiane, a character from the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann anime series, has her name formed from the combination of Undine and the chemical component Adenine, and is specialized in underwater combat.

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Ondine's curse

Ondine's curse is now a medical term applied to a rare syndrome where the involuntary control of breathing is lost, resulting in the need to initiate every breath consciously. Untreated, patients with Ondine's curse supposedly will - like Ondine's unfaithful spouse - die if they fall asleep. Ondines Curse, Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome or primary alveolar hypoventilation, is a respiratory disorder that is fatal if untreated. ...

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

Undine

• Morgens
• Siren
• Rusalka (opera)

Image File history File links Commons-logo. ... Morgen with harp by Ludwig Michael von Schwanthaler (1855) Morgens, Morgans or Mari-Morgans are Welsh and Breton water sprites that drown men. ... The Siren, by John William Waterhouse(circa 1900 In Greek mythology the Sirens or Seirenes (Greek Σειρήνες or Acheloides) were sea deities who lived on an island called Sirenum scopuli. ... Rusalka is an opera by Antonin Dvořák, named for its main character. ...

References

• Water spirit legends
• Myths of the Goddess Ondine