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North wind

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The Greek god of the north wind from an 18th century encyclopaedia

A north wind originates in the north and blows in a southward direction. The wind has had historical and literary significance, since it often signals cold weather and seasonal change in the Northern hemisphere.

Mythology

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Encyclopaedia Britannica (1893), Vol. 4, p.53
  2. ^ J. Paul Getty Trust iconography record
  3. ^ Hall, Adelaide S. (2005). A Glossary of Important Symbols in Their Hebrew, Pagan & Christian Forms. Cosimo, Inc. p. 15.
  4. ^ "North Wind Mask (Negakfok)". The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved 2014-03-15.