aeolus

noun

Meaning

The divine ruler of the winds in ancient Greek mythology, often depicted as a mortal king granted authority over the air by Zeus.

Examples

  • The sailors prayed to Aeolus for a favorable breeze to carry their ship safely home.
  • According to the Odyssey, Aeolus presented Odysseus with a bag containing all the contrary winds.

Synonyms: wind god, deity, divinity, personification