nyx
Definition
Proper noun 1. (Greek mythology) The primordial goddess of the night. She is a fundamental deity, born from Chaos, and personifies the night itself. She is the counterpart of the Roman goddess Nox.
Usage Notes
- Capitalization: As a proper noun referring to a specific deity, "Nyx" is always capitalized.
- Context: The word is used almost exclusively in the context of classical Greek mythology and discussions about it. It is not used in everyday modern English.
- Grammar: It functions as a singular noun. While a proper name, it can be used with a definite article ("the goddess Nyx") or possessive ("Nyx's cloak").
Examples
- In Hesiod's , Nyx is born from Chaos.
- The goddess Nyx was often depicted driving a chariot across the sky, bringing darkness.
- Nyx was considered so powerful that even Zeus was cautious not to anger her.
Advanced Usage
- Personification: In literary or poetic contexts outside strict mythology, "Nyx" can be used as a personification for night.
- The poet invoked Nyx to describe the enveloping, silent darkness.
Variants and Related Words
- Nox (Proper noun): The Roman counterpart of Nyx.
- Erebus (Proper noun): In Greek myth, the personification of darkness and shadow, often consort to Nyx.
- Chaos (Proper noun): The void from which Nyx and other primordial beings emerged.
Synonyms
- Night (common noun): The literal period of darkness. (Note: "Night" is the concept, while "Nyx" is the personified deity).
- Goddess of the night (descriptive phrase).
Different Meanings
- This word has no other distinct meanings in modern English. It refers solely to the mythological figure.
Noun
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(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of the night; daughter of Chaos; counterpart of Roman Nox
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