AEOLUSThe Greek god of winds.

Who is Aeolus?

Aeolus is the Greek god of winds who lived on the floating island of Aeolia.

Aeolus was the son of Hippotas and Melanippe.

He was the husband of Amphithea and had six sons and six daughters.

The Names of Aeolus’ Children

Lapithus Astyochus Xanthus Ardocles Pheraemon Cance Jocastus Agathrnus Arne Polymele Diores Macareus

Aeolus’ Symbol

Aeolus’ s symbol is a bag with wind escaping out of it.

Unfortunately I was not able to find the symbol.

Why is He so Important?

He played an important role in The Odyssey.

He gave Odysseus a back of winds to carry him and his ships home to Ithaca.

Unfortunately his men thought he was hiding gold from them, and unleashed the winds the opposite way towards the island of Lipera.

Credits

Aeolus by: Elizabeth Brown

I hope that you enjoyed my presentation on Aeolus; the God of Winds.