eurus

Eurus is a name that appears in both classical mythology and modern fiction. In ancient Greek myth, Eurus is the personification of the east wind and is one of the Anemoi, the winged wind gods. He is regarded as the son of Astraeus and Eos and is listed alongside the cardinal winds Boreas (north), Zephyrus (west), and Notus (south). Eurus is associated with winds from the eastern quarter and, in various sources, with autumn weather. Compared with some of his siblings, Eurus is less developed as a distinct character, and his portrayal varies across literary works.

In contemporary culture, the name Eurus has been adopted for fictional purposes. Notably, in the BBC television series Sherlock, Eurus is introduced as the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes and Mycroft Holmes. The character is depicted as highly intelligent, enigmatic, and central to complex psychological plots, functioning as a significant antagonist within the series’ arc. The portrayal drew attention for its dramatic reinterpretation of the name and its mythic resonances.

The term Eurus may also appear in other works of fiction or fantasy inspired by mythological themes, where the reference to the East Wind or to mythic imagery is used for symbolic or world-building purposes. In such uses, the name carries connotations of wind, direction, and eastern horizons, drawn from its mythological origins.