Astraeus

Also known as Astraios

In Greek mythology, Astraeus () or Astraios () is the son of Crius and Eurybia and the consort of Eos (goddess of the dawn). He is said to be the father of the winds.

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Deity.type: Greek
Deity.name: Astraeus
Deity.consort: Eos
Deity.parents: Crius and Eurybia
Deity.siblings: Perses, Pallas
Deity.offspring: Boreas, Notus, Zephyrus, Eurus, Eosphorus, Astraea

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In Greek mythology, Astraeus () or Astraios () is the son of Crius and Eurybia and the consort of Eos (goddess of the dawn). He is said to be the father of the winds.

== Etymology == His name "Astraeus" (Ancient Greek , translit. Astraîos) is derived from the Greek word (astḗr) "star". itself is inherited from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₂ster- "star", from *h₂eh₁s- "to burn".