In Greek mythology, a nymph or spirit associated with cold winds, or a follower of Boreas, the god of the north wind.
From Greek 'Boreas' (god of the north wind) plus the suffix '-iad' (used to denote female mythological beings or followers). The term appears in classical mythology texts and poetic literature.
The Boreads were so feared in ancient mythology that Jason specifically recruited the winged sons of Boreas to chase away the terrifying Harpies—showing how ancients imagined wind spirits as powerful, muscular beings rather than gentle breezes.
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