EP 63: Nyx, The Darkest Goddess
From Garner's Greek Mythology by Patrick Garner
November 27, 2024 · 21 min · Season 4 · Episode 63
About this episode
This episode explores Nyx, the goddess of night, and her terrifying progeny that shaped civilization.
Nyx. the goddess of night, appeared before the Olympic gods, even before the Titans. Her progeny were almost all beings of terror and dread, and included Doom, Death, Sleep, Dreams, Blame, Misery, The Fates, Retribution, Old Age and Strife. Yet as terrifying as her family was, civilization may have resulted from their enforcement of the natural order. Feedback? Send me a text! Support the show Email any suggestions to patrickgarner@me.com
People in this episode
Host: Patrick Garner
Topics covered
- Greek mythology
- goddesses
- night
- Olympic gods
- natural order
- civilization
Keywords
- Nyx
- goddess of night
- Greek mythology
- Olympic gods
- progeny
- natural order
- civilization
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Nyx, The Fates, Doom, Death, Sleep, Dreams, Blame, Misery, Retribution, Old Age
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