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The Boreads (Ancient Greek: Βορεάδαι) are the twin sons of Boreas, the god of the north wind in Greek mythology. Their names are Calaïs and Zethes (Greek: Κάλαϊς and Ζήτης).

Mythology

They were the sons of Boreas and Oreithyia, daughter of King Erechtheus of Athens. They were described as being able to run as fast as the wind or able to fly, due to having large wings either on their feet or backs. They were Argonauts, joining Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece.

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  • Calaïs et Zétès délivrent Phinée des Harpies

    Calaïs et Zétès délivrent Phinée des Harpies by Bernard Picart

  • Phineus Boreads Louvre G364

    The Boreads rescuing Phineus from the Harpies, column-krater by the Leningrad Painter, c. 460 BC, Louvre

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Boréadas para niños

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