Definition: The "anticyclone," in Greek mythology, was a severe cold weather that swept across Europe during the year between AD 327-341. This cold event was blamed on the wrathful deity Ares (Ares), who was said to have sought refuge in the form of an antelope due to its slow motion and inability to withstand the force of wind or rain. The "anticyclone" is described as a violent, blustery weather that brought down crops, damaged buildings, and caused widespread famine. The phenomenon was particularly severe during the Trojan War and was blamed for many deaths among the Trojans and their allies.