Greek Weather Knowledge
Spring 2015
Ancient Greeks and Their Weather Knowledge
http://greece.greekreporter.com/2015/04/24/ancient-greeks-and-their-weather-knowledge/
The word “climate” stems from the Greek word “klima” meaning inclination and referring to the climate conditions created by the Sun’s angle. Moreover, ancient Greeks invented the term “meteorology,” the study of atmospheric disturbances. Aristotle is considered the founder of meteorology. He tried to explain the weather through the interaction of the four elements: earth, fire, air, and water. Aristotle’s student Theophrastus produced the first book on weather signs, listing observations used to forecast weather, many of which are still used to this day. -