The Story of Astraeus
Astraeus was a son of the Titans Crius and Eurybia, and the brother of Pallas and Perses. His name means starry, and he was the god of dusk, the winds and the stars. In some tellings he was also linked with the study of the stars and astrology.
Astraeus married Eos, the goddess of dawn, a pairing of dusk and dawn. Together they became the parents of the four winds, Boreas of the north, Zephyrus of the west, Notus of the south and Eurus of the east. They were also the parents of the stars, including Eosphorus, the morning star.
Astraeus has almost no myths of his own and no known temples. The Greeks remembered him through his children, the winds that filled sails and the stars that guided travelers at night. In some later tellings he is also named as the father of Astraea, the starry maiden of justice.
Astraeus's Family Tree
Wife of Astraeus
Frequently Asked Questions About Astraeus
Who is Astraeus in Greek mythology?
Astraeus is the Titan god of dusk, the winds and the stars. He is a son of Crius and Eurybia.
Who was Astraeus's wife?
Astraeus married Eos, the goddess of the dawn.
Who are Astraeus's children?
Astraeus and Eos were the parents of the four winds, Boreas, Zephyrus, Notus and Eurus, and of the stars, including the morning star.
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