East - etymology

by Anne Ward

E A S T

Is a noun, a descriptive word for a Compass point or a type of wind, which is normally cold, strong and searching.

The direction of the Sun rising and the area many religions face in order to pray to the sun itself, or as the

Ancient Egyptians did to pray to ( Ra ) the God Of The Sun.

The Far East refers to Oriental Regions, China, Japan, Vietnam.

The word is derived for the Godess (`Eostre), Godess Of The Dawn.

Also known as the Lavante wind causing high seas, clouds and rain.

However, the East Wind does sometimes bring good weather and in this event it is called The Lavante Blanc