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2 unusual facts about Anemoi


Caribbean Blue

The song follows a waltz time signature, and mentions the Anemoi (Ancient Greek wind gods): Boreas, Afer Ventus (Africus), Eurus, and Zephyrus.

Hinton St Mary Mosaic

In the corners are four quarter circles containing portrait busts, either representing the winds or the seasons.


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Silk Road transmission of art

Various other artistic influences from the Silk Road can be found in Asia, one of the most striking being that of the Greek Wind God Boreas, transiting through Central Asia and China to become the Japanese Shinto wind god Fūjin.


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