from angry gods and fertile myths to battleships and new technologies – how the wind shapes our world
- Written by: Louise Pryke, Honorary Research Associate, University of Sydney
ShutterstockWhen it comes to the natural elements, wind’s role in shaping our world can be overlooked. The worship of the sun in ancient cultures such as Egypt is common knowledge, and ancient gods such as the Roman Vulcan deify volcanoes and fire.
But the work of wind – invisible to the naked eye – often goes unnoticed. Yet,...




















