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The Olympian God: Aeolus

The Olympian God: Aeolus. By: Jenna Dube. Category: Olympian Gods. 12 Gods and Goddesses Named after Mount Olympus All related in some way Ruled the universe from Mount Olympus Ruled after the overthrow of the Titans. Background. God of wind

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The Olympian God: Aeolus

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  1. The Olympian God: Aeolus By: Jenna Dube

  2. Category: Olympian Gods • 12 Gods and Goddesses • Named after Mount Olympus • All related in some way • Ruled the universe from Mount Olympus • Ruled after the overthrow of the Titans

  3. Background • God of wind • Lives on a floating island near Sicily called Aeolia where he kept the winds in a cave • Son of Hellen and the nymph Orseis • Had 6 sons and 6 daughters

  4. Myth • Gave a leather bag to Odysseus that had the wind that would keep him from sailing home • Sailors thought it was treasure and opened it, releasing all the wind • Took a very long time for Odysseus to get home to his wife due to the weather

  5. Conclusion • Aeolus’s purpose was to control the wind that could create storms and keep men from coming home after a battle

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