Boreas (North) Cold wind, bringer of winter, holding a conch shell to make the howling sound of a strong wind. |
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Kaikias (Northeast) Holds a shield full of hailstones. |
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Apeliotes (Southeast) Bringer of a good rain, he carries fruit. |
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Notus (South) Associated with the hot winds and storms of late summer. Water pours out of his vessel. |
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Lips (Southwest) He holds a ship's stern post as he blows directly into the harbor of Piraeus, so ships cannot leave. |
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Zephyrus (West) A gentle wind, messenger of spring. |
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Skiron (Northwest) Anticipating the onset of winter, his cauldron is empty. |
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| Last modified 1/30/16; posted 8/11/15; original content © 2015 John P. Nordin |