Where the wind will blow (25 photos)

This meteorological instrument, whose task is to measure the direction and strength of the wind, has long been used as a decorative element of buildings and structures.





It is believed that the device, whose name translated from Dutch (vleugel) means “wing,” was invented in Athens more than 2 thousand years ago. He portrayed the ancient Greek god Triton - the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, the messenger of the depths.

Different peoples had weathervanes depicting different symbols - gods, mythical animals, fairy-tale creatures. Gradually they took their place in heraldry.

In Rus', weather vanes appeared in the 13th century and initially had the appearance of a flag. But gradually the list of forms expanded. And nowadays they have become real works of art and amaze the imagination in many forms, from classical to fantasy.

1. Morning begins



2. And Baba Yaga is against

3. I catch mice, disperse the darkness



4. Stop for a moment



5. I have no strength to hold on anymore!



6. A model of intelligence and intelligence



7. Beautiful and dangerous



8. Hoary antiquity



9. Best friend



10. Classics of the genre



11. On the right wave



12. I give love. Guarantee



13. Every woman is a little she at heart



14. Geese-swans



15. Thoroughness



16. Happiness of being needed



17. Towards love



18. The soul must work



19. Good news



20. Grace is everything



21. On the roof of his house



22. Governess services. There are nuances



23. Nostalgia



24. King of Beasts