The World's First Weather Vane

Wind vanes are very common in farmhouses and they come in various shapes and sizes. The image of a village home, perhaps, is not complete without a weather vane adorning its roof top. One of the simplest life pleasures is simply watching a vane move as it dances with the wind.

Yet did you know that the wind vane is one of the world's oldest weather instruments?

The earliest known wind vane is said to be that of the Athens Tower. Andronicus, an astronomer, made the instrument in honor of Triton, a Greek god. The figure which resembles a merman dates back to 48. B.C.