Enarete

Enarete is a figure from Greek mythology, primarily known as the wife of Aeolus, the keeper of the winds. She is mentioned in the context of Aeolus's family and his role as the ruler of the Aeolian Islands, a mythical archipelago located in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Enarete is credited with bearing Aeolus many children, often listed as six sons and six daughters, though the exact number and names can vary between different ancient sources. These children were said to have married each other, a common theme in Greek mythology to explain the origins of various peoples or rulers. While Enarete herself does not feature in any prominent myths or have significant individual deeds attributed to her, her importance lies in her role as the mother of Aeolus's numerous offspring. Her lineage connects her to the winds themselves, as her husband was divinely appointed to control them. Some accounts place her parentage with various figures, though these are not consistently reported. She represents a foundational element in the mythological lineage associated with the winds and their distribution.