Anemos
/əˈnɛm.əs/noun
In Greek mythology, Anemos is the personification of the wind.
Did you know?In ancient Greek culture, winds were believed to be powerful deities that could influence fate and fortune, with Anemos representing the very essence of wind itself.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ānos
“air, wind”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀνεμός (anemos)
“wind, breeze, representing the breath of the gods”
Latin
Latin
anemone
“a flower named for its resemblance to the wind's motion”
Modern English
English
anemone
“referring to a type of flowering plant, symbolizing the gentleness and power of the wind.”
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