Aeolus

[ ee-uh-luhs ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. the ruler of the winds.
2. the eponymous founder of the Aeolian nation.

Aeolus

/ iːˈəʊləs; ˈiːələs /

noun

1. the god of the winds
2. the founding king of the Aeolians in Thessaly

Example Sentences

The Greek island of Tinos is said to be the birthplace of Aeolus, the Greek god who managed the violent storm winds, and was known in antiquity as the “island of the winds.”

From New York Times

The constant pipe-organ sounds reminded Jason of the floating lair of Aeolus, back in Colorado, except here the winds seemed in no hurry.

From Literature

Another good example of the volcano's impact on the atmosphere can be seen in the data retrieved by the European Space Agency's Aeolus mission.

From BBC

Aeolus is the god of wind, for instance, so there is a lot of silk and movement around him.

From New York Times

His wife Alcyone was also of high descent; she was the daughter of Aeolus, King of the Winds.

From Literature