The Aeolians (/iːˈoʊliənz/; Greek: Αἰολεῖς, Aioleis) were one of the four major tribes in which Greeks divided themselves in the ancient period (along with the Achaeans, Dorians and Ionians).[1][2] They originated in the eastern parts of the Greek mainland, notably in Thessaly and Boeotia. By c. 1100 BC, the Aeolians began their early settlements on the west coast of Anatolia, known as Aeolis, comprising the territory between Troas and Ionia, as well as on the Aegean islands of Lesbos and Tenedos.[3][4] A second round of Aeolian settlements took place during the 7th century.[4] They spoke Aeolic, a dialect of Ancient Greek most famously known for its use by poets like Sappho and Alcaeus from Lesbos,[5] and Corinna from Boeotia.[6]
was said that the Aeolians were previously called Pelasgians. Originating in Thessaly, a part of which was called Aeolis, the Aeolians often appear as the...
of the AeoliansAeolians, an ancient Greek tribe thought to be descended from Aeolus, son of Hellen Aeolian or Eolian may also refer to: Aeolian (album)...
the mythical ruler of the winds. The islands' inhabitants are known as Aeolians (Italian: Eoliani). The islands had a permanent population of 14,224 at...
The Aeolian mode is a musical mode or, in modern usage, a diatonic scale also called the natural minor scale. On the piano, using only the white keys...
Aeolian processes, also spelled eolian, pertain to wind activity in the study of geology and weather and specifically to the wind's ability to shape the...
The Aeolian Company was a musical-instrument making firm whose products included player organs, pianos, sheet music, records and phonographs. Founded...
An Aeolian harp (also wind harp) is a musical instrument that is played by the wind. Named after Aeolus, the ancient Greek god of the wind, the traditional...
Aeolian sound or Aeolian tone is sound that is produced by wind when it passes over or through objects. Historically, Aeolus was the Greek ruler of the...
The Aeolian dominant scale (Aeolian ♯3 scale), Mixolydian ♭6 scale, descending melodic major scale, or Hindu scale is the fifth mode of the ascending...
The Aeolian wall lizard (Podarcis raffonei), also known commonly as Raffone's wall lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Lacertidae. The species...
Aeolian landforms are produced by either the erosive or depositive action of wind. These features may be built up from sand or snow, or eroded into rock...
inhabitants were later called Aeolians from the name of a Thessalic tribe who had taken part in the migration. The Aeolians next colonised the opposite...
south to the Hermus River (now the Gediz River). It was named for the Aeolians, some of whom migrated there from Greece before 1000 BC. Aeolis was, however...
Aeolian Airlines was a charter airline based in Athens, Greece. Its main base was Athens International Airport. Aeolian Airlines was founded in February...
The Aeolian Quartet was a highly reputed string quartet based in London, England, with a long international touring history and presence, an important...
Approximately 150 works, many by noted composers, were written for the Aeolians including Luciano Berio"O King", George Crumb "Eleven Echoes of Autumn...
A windmill is a structure that converts wind power into rotational energy using vanes called sails or blades, by tradition specifically to mill grain (gristmills)...
Aeolian Hall may refer to: Aeolian Hall (Manhattan), a concert hall near Times Square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City Aeolian Hall (London), England...
The Aeolian Singers are a British mixed-voice choir based in the town of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Established in 1963, they have about 80 members...
can be damaged or destroyed. Winds can shape landforms, via a variety of aeolian processes such as the formation of fertile soils, for example loess, and...
by the Aeolian Company, a piano and organ manufacturer before being bought out by Brunswick in 1924. The label was founded in 1916 by the Aeolian Company...
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