Biography Zephyr

Zephyr (ZejuroV) – wind, according to ancient prevailed in the eastern Mediterranean, starting in the spring, and the peak intensity reaches to the summer solstice. Here he is, though, and warm. but often bring with him a rain and even storms, while in the trap. Mediterranean Z. is almost always a light, pleasant breeze. Hence the difference in perceptions about Z. Greeks, who considered him one of the most powerful and fast winds, and the Romans, connecting the present with him caused them an idea – the caressing, light wind.

Mythologically Zephyr is the son of Astrea, and the Eos. His beloved – Chloride – Lat. Flora. Because of its speed, he was considered as the messenger of the gods. On the difference in the properties of SZ in the West and the East seems to have been the notion of compilers Homeric songs that make MZ blow on the islands of the blessed who are in the far west and knowing no storms, no rain, no snow (Od. IV. 566 ff.).