Welcome to an exploration of the world of Greek mythology, focusing on the mystery-shrouded goddess, Nyx - the Night. into the deep darkness of Greek lore, as we decode the untold stories and secrets behind one of the most powerful yet lesser-known primordial deities, Mother of Nemesis, Hypnos, Thanatos, and more. Nyx, despite her children being key figures in iconic Greek tales, remains an elusive figure, enveloped in the shadowy veil of night. Even Zeus, the mightiest of gods, paid to her.
All the children of Nyx according to various sources.
Hypnos: God of Sleep
Thanatos: God of Death
Eris: Goddess of Strife and Discord
Morpheus: God of Dreams
Nemesis: Goddess of Retribution and Vengeance
Aether: Personification of the Upper Sky
Hemera: Goddess of the Day
Momus: God of Mockery and Criticism
Oizys: Personification of Distress and Misery
Apate: Goddess of Deceit
Philotes: Personification of Friendship and Affection
Geras: God of Old Age
Charon: Ferryman of the Underworld
Hesperides: Nymphs of the Evening and Daughters of Nyx (sometimes attributed to Nyx)
Euphrosyne: One of the Three Graces, associated with Joy and Mirth (sometimes attributed to Nyx)
Epiphron: God of Prudence (sometimes attributed to Nyx)
Erebos (Erebus): Personification of Darkness (sometimes considered Nyx's consort rather than child
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Nyx - The Goddess of The Night - Greek Mythology
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