Boreas
Greek mythological personification and god of the North wind, storms, winter, loneliness, solitude, absence, lack , sadness, depression, calmness and serenity
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Boreas (Ancient Greek: Βορέας, Boreus - “North Wind”) is the Greek god of winter, loneliness, solitude, absence, lack, sadness, depression, calmness, serenity, the north wind, and storms in ancient Greek religion and mythology. He is known for bringing the cold season of winter into the world. His most famous story is about him abducting Oreithyia and making her his wife. He is also known for helping the Athenians against the Persians by sinking 400 Persian ships with his strong icy breath.
Boreas | |
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God of the North Wind, Storms, Winter, Loneliness, Solitude, Absence, Lack, Sadness, Depression, Calmness and Serenity | |
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Abode | Sky |
Symbol | Conch shell, billowing cloak |
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Consort | Oreithyia |
Children | Calaes, Zetes, |
Parents | Astraeus and Eos |
Siblings | Eurus, Notus, Zephyrus |
Roman equivalent | Aquillo |