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Semi-Gods & Spirits » Winds, the Gods of the Wind

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

Winds, the Gods of the Wind in Greek mythology
"Wind Gauge". The 8 Winds by Greek painter Yiannis Tsarouchis
pictures of Winds

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

Aeolos
the Ruler of the Winds

Boreas
North Wind

Notos
South Wind

Zephyr
Wind of the West







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