Festival of Aeolus November 5

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Aeolus

Classical mythology is not clear whether the God Aeolus is Guardian of the four Winds or their father; though Roman mythology suggests he is the God of the Wind. According to Homeric legend Aeolus - son of Poseidon - was appointed by Zeus to rule the winds and it was thought he would be able to control them. 
    This is probably so, though ask one of the Gods of the Winds (especially fierce Boreus the North Wind) and they will tell you - no one controls them.

Aeolus mostly chooses to appear as a figure of cloudy grey blue wisps, but when fully materialised he is tall but not gigantic with long white hair standing out from his head as if blowing in the wind. Although his hair is white he is not elderly, perhaps 40ish. He has long fingers and his skin is nearly translucent and yet he appears strong and muscular without being muscle-bound. 
    His voice is deep and commanding:

"I am the mighty God Aeolus. It is a long time since anyone honoured me. Not many mortals know of me, you must be very wise, you honour me in a respectful fashion. I now appear before you in my mortal form, the best. 
    This is my very special day. 

    There have been many incidences where my presence has been felt and my voice heard. More mortals are aware of my presence or know there is a voice that speaks to their inner selves. But I will not be ridiculed. 

I am a mighty God with much power and to those I favour I bless. To those I do not favour there is great trouble. As the number of my temples grows, more and more mortals will be influenced by me. I will be heard.
    I Aeolus know what is happening. I see and hear much. It will take time before your world recognises us, but we have waited so long we can wait a little longer. 
    So many mortals to influence, gradually they will come to understand and to know the great Aeolus."
 

Temple Diaries: Aeolus' Feast

Festival of Aeolus - 5th November 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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