The Four Winds (Mesopotamian)
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This article is about The Mesopotamian pseudo-deities the Four Winds. For other uses, see Four Winds (disambiguation).
The Four Winds are a group of mythical figures in Mesopotamian mythology whose names and functions correspond to four cardinal directions of wind. They were both cardinal concepts (used for mapping and understanding geographical features in relation to each other) as well as characters with personality, who could serve as antagonistic forces or helpful assistants in myths.