Abstract
AbstractThis paper seeks to explore the influence of meteorology on the ancient Greeks, as revealed in certain literary texts, such as Homer's Odyssey, Hesiod's Works and Days, and Aristotle's Meteorologica. The power of meteorology to capture the imagination of the poets is examined, followed by a consideration of the practical influence of the weather on farming, as shown in Hesiod's Works and Days. The final section looks at attempts to explain complex meteorological phenomena and considers the value of Aristotle's Meteorologica. The paper is necessarily a brief overview, intended for those without first‐hand knowledge of the classical background, but forms a basis for more detailed study of any of its key aspects. Copyright © 2011 Royal Meteorological Society
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