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Astraeus

Greek mythology

Astraeus

The Titan of dusk who fathered the stars and winds

Mythology
Greek mythology
Parents
Crius
Children
Boreas · Eurus · Notus · Zephyrus
Group
Divine · Primordials · Titans · Anemoi

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Astraeus is a Titan of the evening twilight, wed to Eos the dawn. With her he fathers the four winds, Boreas, Notus, Eurus, and Zephyrus, and all the stars that wheel across the night sky. His name itself means starry, and through him the heavens are peopled with their lights.

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Birth of the Cosmos

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Astraeus?
Astraeus is a Titan of the evening twilight, wed to Eos the dawn. With her he fathers the four winds, Boreas, Notus, Eurus, and Zephyrus, and all the stars that wheel across the night sky. His name itself means starry, and through him the heavens are peopled with their lights.
Which mythology does Astraeus belong to?
Astraeus belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Astraeus appear in?
Astraeus appears in Birth of the Cosmos, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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