Zephyrus
[zef-er-uh s]
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noun Classical Mythology.
the west wind personified.
Also Zeph·y·ros [zef-uh-ros] /ˈzɛf əˌrɒs/.
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Zephyrus was united to Chloris (Flora), the goddess of flowers.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and RomeE.M. Berens
So does Hyacinthus live on; so do Apollo and Zephyrus still love and mourn their friend.
A Book of MythsJean Lang
The gentle Zephyrus married Flora, goddess of the springtime.
'Round the Year in Myth and SongFlorence Holbrook
All the winds were noisy and fond of strife except Zephyrus, the youngest.
'Round the Year in Myth and SongFlorence Holbrook
But now comes in Zephyrus with the tidings that Hyacinthus is slain by Apollo.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3)Otto Jahn
Zephyrus
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