Feared by Zeus
In the Iliad, Zeus is about to punish Hypnos but stops because Hypnos has taken refuge with Nyx. Even the king of the gods would not anger Night, the mother of Sleep, Death and Dreams.
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Primordial goddess of night, older than the Olympians and respected even by Zeus. Nyx is approached for shadow work, dreams, protection and the mysteries held in darkness.
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Associations
NightDreamsShadow workProtectionMystery
Symbols
Star-filled veilBlack wingsMoonNight sky
Correspondences
MugwortObsidianDeep violetNew moon
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Night-blooming flowersDark wineStargazingBlack candles
Family in mythology
- Daughter: Nemesis
Mythology & stories
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