Nyx's role in
Greek mythology
Greek mythology
What is Nyx the goddess of?
The night
Who is Nyx's son and the god of death?
Thanatos
Who is the Roman counterpart to Nyx?
Nox
What type of goddess is Nyx?
A primordial goddess
Who gave birth to Nyx?
Chaos
Where did people pray to Nyx?
In their homes during the night.
What does Nyx often ride on in depictions?
A horse or horse-drawn chariot
Who is Nyx's son and the god of sleep?
Hypnos
Whose rituals are often associated with Nyx?
Hecate
Who does Nyx protect from Zeus, after they put Zeus to sleep?
Hypnos
What is the name of Nyx's husband?
Erebus
How many known temples of Nyx are there?
Zero
Where does Nyx reside?
The Far East
Who is Nyx's daughter and goddess of strife and discord?
Eris
Who is the Hindu counterpart to Nyx?
Ratri