Ether

MEANING

ORIGIN

Greek mythology

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'aithēr' meaning 'upper air' or 'pure, fresh air'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Greek mythology, Ether is considered the personification of the pure upper air that the gods breathe, as opposed to the normal air breathed by mortals.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Ether has been used in various contexts including ancient philosophy and later scientific theories about the medium carrying light waves.