Aurai

In Greek mythology, the Aurai or Aurae /ˈaʊər/ are the winged nymphs of the breezes, and the daughters of the Anemoi:[1]

The most well-known Aurae is Chione; a daughter of Boreas (the North Wind); Chione is also a goddess of Winter(time) and snow.

Hyponyms

Known Aurae

See also

References

  1. AURAE : Nymphs of the breezes ; Greek mythology ; pictures : AURAI


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