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Aeolus is the lord of the winds

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Q: Who was the lord of the winds guarded the four major winds and offered aid to Odysseus?
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What island did the winds take Odysseus?

The winds took Odysseus to many islands, including Ithaca. After the bag of winds was released, he was sent back to Aeolia.


Who is the master winds in the Odysseus?

Aeolus


What did Aeolus give to Odysseus when he left his island?

Aeolus bottled up all winds but the west winds and put them in an ox-hide bag for Odysseus.


What did King Aeolus gave Odysseus?

King Aeolus gave Odysseus a bag of winds.


Who was King of the Wind in greek mythology?

The King of the Winds was Aeolus. He was either the son of Poseidon or Hippotes. He guarded the winds, keeping them in a cave with just a tiny hole, which he blocked with a plug. Whenever a wind was needed, he edged the plug away just a little, and the wind would come out. He also helped Odysseus on his journey home, giving him a bag with just a little bit of the winds, but Odysseus's crew opened it, and Aeolus said he would not help someone so cursed by the gods.


Why was aeolus able to harness the winds for Odysseus?

He was given the power to be the keeper of the Winds by the Gods.


Who opened the bag of winds?

Odysseus' crew did. They believed Odysseus was hiding treasure from the rest of the crew.


How did Athena help Odysseus?

She directed winds that took him to Phaecia


What gifts does Aeolus give Odysseus?

Aeolus gives Odysseus a bag of winds to help him sail safely back to Ithaca. However, Odysseus' crew opens the bag, releasing the winds and causing them to be blown off course once again.


Who is the wind god who tries to help Odysseus?

Aeolus is the wind god who tries to help Odysseus by giving him a bag of winds to help him sail home to Ithaca, but Odysseus' men open the bag and release the winds, causing them to be blown off course.


What was Aeolians gift to Odysseus?

They gave him a bag of winds which he was told not to open.


Which event did Athena play a part in?

Directing the wind that take odysseus to phaecia