According to biblical sources, the term “Evraquilion” denotes the northeast wind, which, besides its usual meteorological meaning, was associated with dangerous storms and played an important role in the context of navigation at that time.

The Stormy Northeast: Evraquilion and Biblical Navigation

According to biblical sources, the term “Evraquilion” denotes the northeast wind, which, besides its usual meteorological meaning, was associated with dangerous storms and played an important role in the context of navigation at that time. In biblical texts, this wind is described as strong and stormy, emphasizing its significance in contexts related to sea voyages and climatic phenomena.

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"Evraquilion — a Greco–Latin name for the northeast wind. In some manuscripts: evrokidlon — likely, a stormy wind." (source: link txt)

"Evraquilion was an important wind for ancient navigators, which often caused dangerous storms. In the Bible, it was remembered because it was described as a strong and stormy wind." (source: link txt)