What is Boreads?
{{more sources|date=April 2018}} {{one source|date=April 2018}} The '''Boreads''' ({{lang-grc|Βορεάδαι}}) are the twin sons of [[Anemoi#Boreas|Boreas]], the god of the north wind in [[Greek mythology]]. Their names are '''Calaïs''' and '''Zethes''' ({{lang-el|Κάλαϊς and Ζήτης}}). ==Mythology== They were the sons of [[Anemoi#Boreas|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.<ref name=Appollonius>[[Apollonius Rhodius]], [http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/830 Argonautica]</ref>{{rp|I, 211–223}} They were [[Argonauts]], joining [[Jason]] on his quest for the [[Golden Fleece]]. == References == {{reflist}} {{stub}} [[Category:Greek mythology]] [[Category:Winds]]