Aeolia

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Aeolia is the mythological floating island ruled by Aeolus, the keeper of the winds, in ancient Greek mythology.

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Aeolia canonical 3

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Predicate Object
instanceOf floating island
mythological island
appearsInWork Homeric tradition
Odyssey
associatedConcept control of winds
associatedDeity Aeolus
associatedElement wind
cosmologicalStatus part of the mythical geography of the Mediterranean
country realm of Aeolus
describedAs floating
island of the winds
event Odysseus receives a bag of winds from Aeolus
Odysseus stays one month with Aeolus
feature sheer cliffs
surrounded by a wall of bronze
functionInNarrative place where Odysseus’ homeward voyage is diverted
greekName Αἰολία
inhabitant Aeolus
family of Aeolus
languageOfOrigin Ancient Greek
literarySource Homer
mythologicalTradition Ancient Greek mythology
notableVisitor Odysseus
relatedMyth Journey of Odysseus
linked to: Homer's Odyssey
roleInMythology dwelling place of Aeolus
ruler Aeolus
sometimesIdentifiedWith Aeolian Islands
sometimesLocatedNear Sicily
symbolism human attempt to control natural forces

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