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Notus (leafhopper)
In Greek mythology and Ancient Greek religion, religion, Notus ( grc, Νότος, Nótos, south) is the god of the south wind and one of the Anemoi (wind-gods), sons of the dawn goddess Eos and the star-god Astraeus. A desiccating wind of heat, Notus was associated with the storms of late summer and early autumn, wetness, mist, and was seen as a rain-bringer. Unlike his two more notable brothers, Boreas (god), Boreas (the god of the north wind) and Zephyrus (the god of the west wind), Notus has little to no unique mythology of his own. His Roman equivalent is the god Auster. Etymology The Greek noun refers both to the south cardinal direction and the south wind that blows from it. Its ultimate etymology remains unknown, although a Pre-Greek substrate, pre-Greek origin seems to be the most likely origin. Family Notus, like most of the wind gods, the Anemoi was said to be the son of Eos, the goddess of the dawn, by her husband Astraeus, a minor god related to the stars. Thus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tower Of The Winds
The Tower of the Winds or the Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes is an octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower in the Roman Agora in Athens that functioned as a ''horologion'' or "timepiece". It is considered the world's first meteorological station. Unofficially, the monument is also called Aerides ( el, Αέρηδες), which means ''Winds''. The structure features a combination of sundials, a water clock, and a wind vane. It was designed by Andronicus of Cyrrhus around 50 BC, but according to other sources, might have been constructed in the 2nd century BC before the rest of the forum. The Athens Ephorate of Antiquities performed restoration work, cleaning and conserving the structure, between 2014 and 2016. Site The Tower of the Winds is tall and has a diameter of about . In antiquity it was topped by a weather vane-like Triton that indicated the wind direction. Below the frieze depicting the eight wind deities— Boreas (N), Kaikias (NE), Apeliotes (E), Eurus (SE), Not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
