Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology

Michael Lahanas

Mythological Figures

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The eight winds on the Tower of the Winds


Boreas (North).
He blows the cold north wind
through a large shell.


Kaikias (North East).
He throws a basket of hailstones
on those below.


Notos (South).
Bearer of rain, he empties
a pot of water.


Lips (South West).
He holds the stern of a ship (apblaston)
as he steers.


Apeliotis (East).
A young man bringing
fruits and grain.


Evros (South East).
An old man with beard
is wrapped in a cloak.

Zephyros (West).
A semi naked young man
scattering flowers.

Skiron (North West).
He scatters glowing ashes
from a bronze vessel.

Winds (See Anemoi)

Winnowing Oar

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