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Semi-Gods & Spirits » Winds, the Gods of the Wind
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Winds, the Gods of the Wind in Greek mythology
detail of the Tower of the Winds in "Monastiraki" area of Athens, Greece

The Winds(Anemoi) were 8 personifications of the wind's various directions

The Winds were winged gods with a human form and were created by Astraeus, the god of the stars and Eos, the goddess of the dawn.

The most important winds were Zephyrus, Boreas, Notus and Eurus. Other winds were Skiron, Kaikias, Apeliotis and Lips

The Roman name of Winds is "Venti"



          Famous Winds in Greek Mythology

  1. Aeolos (the Ruler of the Winds)
  2. Boreas (North Wind)
  3. Notos (South Wind)
  4. Zephyr (Wind of the West)



          Winds Photo Gallery

pictures of winds Statues and pictures of Winds

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