hierarchy. There is a close analogy in the natures of all these
intelligences with the more lofty constitution of certain angelical
choirs.... the Seraphim, Virtues, and Powers (being) of a fiery
character, the Cherubim terrestrial, the Thrones and Archangels
aquatic, while the Dominations and Principalities are aerial." A. E.
Waite, _The Occult Sciences_, London, 1891, p. 37.

The elementary spirits are believed to be without souls. "Sometimes,
however, an elementary spirit procures a soul by means of a loving
union with one of the human race. At other times, the reverse
happens, and the soul of the mortal is lost, who, leaving the haunts
of men, associates with those soulless, but often amiable and
affectionate beings." Idem, pp. 35-36. See p. 24, note 2, and p. 43,
note 1.]

»Larvas de las fuentes,[1] abandonad el lecho de musgo y caed sobre
nosotras en menuda lluvia de perlas.

[Footnote 1: See p. 47, note 1.]

»Escarabajos de esmeralda, luciérnagas de fuego, mariposas negras,[1]
venid!

[Footnote 1: These insects figure frequently in popular mythology.
Consult de Gubematis, _Zoological Mythology_, London, 1872, 2 vols.]

»Y venid vosotros todos, espíritus de la noche, venid zumbando como un
enjambre de insectos de luz y de oro.

»Venid, que ya el astro protector de los misterios[1] brilla en la