Zephyrus is the West wind, the son of Astraeus and Eos. Zephyrus was spurned by Hyacinthus and caused his death. Romans identified him with Favonius, the spring breeze.
Return to Ancient History GlossaryZephyrus is the West wind, the son of Astraeus and Eos. Zephyrus was spurned by Hyacinthus and caused his death. Romans identified him with Favonius, the spring breeze.
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