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Auster is the Latin word for the south wind. In Roman mythology, Auster is the personification or deity of the south wind, associated with warm weather and, at times, storms. In classical poetry, the wind is invoked as Auster, while Greek sources use Notus for the same direction.

As a mythic figure, Auster is one of the directional winds and appears in Roman art and literature as a symbol of the southern sky and heat. The figure is less prominent than other wind gods but is referenced in discussions of weather, climate symbolism, and classical myth.

Paul Auster (born 1947) is an American novelist, essayist, and film director. His best-known works include The New York Trilogy (1985), The Music of Chance (1990), and Moon Palace (1994). His novels are noted for metafictional techniques, urban themes, and a distinctive narrative voice, earning him international critical acclaim.

As a surname, Auster appears in various cultures and is most commonly recognized in reference to Paul Auster, though it also occurs in other contexts as a family name.