# Aeolus — The Lusiads character guide

> Aeolus in The Lusiads by Luís de Camões.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** great Aeolus

**First appearance:** 0005-canto-i

## Who they are

God of the winds, who controls the storms that affect the Portuguese fleet.

## In the story

### [Canto VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lusiads_se/chapters/canto-vi)

Releases the winds at the sea-gods' request, causing the storm.

### [Manuscript No. I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_lusiads_se/chapters/manuscript-no-i)

Mentioned in a prayer for protection from the rage of Aeolus and Tethys' wrath.

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