Old Man Winter

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Old Man Winter is a personification of winter. [1] [2] The name is a colloquialism for the winter season derived from ancient Greek mythology and Old World pagan beliefs evolving into modern characters in both literature and popular culture. [3] He is usually depicted as an old man, often blowing winter over the landscape with his breath, or simply freezing the landscape with his very presence. [4]

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History

Humans have associated the winter season with deities, e.g., the ancient Greek god of winter Boreas, and in other cultures including Celtic mythology with the goddess Cailleach and goddess Beira. [3] Over time, the old gods of winter changed to new humanizations of the seasons, including Old Man Winter. [3] Among the Potawatomi people of the Western Great Lakes region, there exists a myth about Old Man Winter, called Pondese in their language. [5] Old Man Winter was a character in Iroquois legends. [6]

Literature

"His breath roared out from his lips, Stopping all streams at their source. The feet of Old Man Winter walked upon the earth, freezing all the grass."

Nancy Wood [7]

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  1. Oxford English Dictionary
  2. Farlex Dictionary
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