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Capital Correct Capitalization Winter Touched Winter's Icy Breath

Front why is this correct capitalization of winter:

He was touched by Winter's icy breath.
Back
The four seasons are not normally written with capital letters. However, if a season is given a human trait (i.e., personified), then it can be given a capital letter.

The leaves had been subjected to Autumn's touch.

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