The Story of Eurus
Eurus was the god of the east wind, which blew in from the direction of the rising sun. He is usually counted among the sons of the Titan Astraeus and Eos, the goddess of the dawn. Of the four main winds, he was the one Hesiod does not name, and he has the fewest stories.
The Greeks considered Eurus an unlucky wind that brought warmth and rain. In Virgil's Aeneid, Juno persuades Aeolus to set loose the winds against the Trojan fleet. Eurus and his brothers burst out together, whipping up huge waves that scattered the ships until Neptune calmed the sea.
Eurus had no known temples. On the Tower of the Winds in Athens, he is shown as an old, bearded man wrapped tightly in his cloak. The Romans called the east wind Vulturnus or Eurus.
Famous Myths About Eurus
The Storm Against Aeneas
In Virgil's Aeneid, Juno persuades Aeolus to set loose the winds against the Trojan fleet. Eurus and his brothers burst out together, whipping up huge waves that scattered the ships until Neptune calmed the sea.
Eurus's Family Tree
Partners of Eurus
Children of Eurus
Frequently Asked Questions About Eurus
Who is Eurus in Greek mythology?
Eurus is the god of the east wind, which the Greeks linked with unlucky weather.
Who are Eurus's parents?
Eurus is usually counted among the sons of the Titan Astraeus and Eos, the goddess of the dawn.
What is Eurus's Roman name?
The Romans called Eurus Vulturnus.
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