The magical spirit of the air in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' is named Ariel.
Ariel is a spirit who appears in William Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'. He is bound to serve the magician Prospero, who rescued him from the tree in which he was imprisoned by Sycorax, the witch who previously inhabited the island. Ariel is described as "an airy spirit" and is often referred to as a "airy sprite". He is capable of many magical feats, such as creating illusions and controlling the weather. He is also a mischievous character, often playing pranks on other characters in the play.