2011
DOI: 10.1002/wea.758
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Meteorology and the ancient Greeks

Abstract: Built by a Syrian astronomer in about 50 BC and depicting personifications of the winds on each of its faces, the octagonal Tower of the Winds at Athens (Figure 1) forms the setting for this paper. It contained a water clock operated by a stream from the Acropolis, the hill overlooking Athens, and was topped in antiquity by a Triton (minor sea god) acting as a weathervane. It is still to be seen in the Roman agora (meeting place) and for a long time it was the emblem of the Royal Meteorological Society. It is … Show more

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“…Moreover, concepts related to dust, including phenomena such as dust devils, have been documented since Ancient Greece. For instance, dust devils appear in the Greek play "Antigone" written around 450 BC (Bowker, 2011). The concern of ancient cultures regarding dust storms was rooted in fear, as they believed it to be a punishment or warning from God to the ruler (Chun et al, 2000).…”
Section: Impacts On Societymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, concepts related to dust, including phenomena such as dust devils, have been documented since Ancient Greece. For instance, dust devils appear in the Greek play "Antigone" written around 450 BC (Bowker, 2011). The concern of ancient cultures regarding dust storms was rooted in fear, as they believed it to be a punishment or warning from God to the ruler (Chun et al, 2000).…”
Section: Impacts On Societymentioning
confidence: 99%