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[Fantasy] What's the difference between a golem and an elemental?

They're often depicted as two different things in fantasy, but they both basically hulking masses of earth right?
gpt
A golem is animated earth where an elemental is the spirit of [insert element here]. Elementals are completely natural things and can be manifestations of earth, water, air, fire, and possibly other elements. Golems must be created and are commonly done by either ancient druidic cultures to protect an area or by accident through leaking magic.