#hellenic goddess

Nyx is the Greek primordial goddess of the night. Nyx is seen as the personification of the night and was commonly depicted as black or starry robed goddess who drives through the sky in a chariot pulled by horses. She had a veil of dark mists that was drawn across the sky to hide the light of Aither (Light), who is also one of her children. Hesiod depicts her as “wrapped in a vaporous cloud,” and as holding Hypnos (Sleep), her son, in her arms.

Nyx was borne from Khaos (Chaos, Air) and was one of the first gods who emerged at the dawn of creation. It was believed that Nyx was born at the birth of the cosmos and is one of the most ancient gods in Greek mythology. Nyx is the second ruler of the gods and she is the daughter and consort of Phanes. Nyx delivers prophecies to Zeus through the adyton, and she’s also described as being the nurse of the gods.

It was believed that Nyx was even feared and respected by Zeus himself. Zeus wouldn’t dare do anything to anger or upset Nyx. In an Ancient Greek myth, it’s stated that Nyx’s son, Hypnos put Zeus to sleep at Hera’s request. Once Zeus awoke, he was furious and chased after Hypnos, who fled to the protection of his mother, Nyx. It’s said that despite Zeus’s anger, he was “in awe of doing anything to swift Night’s displeasure.” There’s another myth where Zeus and Nyx had a brief interaction in which Nyx told him that she was displeased with his arrogance. Nyx then warned him to be humble and reminded him that she’s the goddess of the night and has her own divine power, who even Zeus should fear.

Nyx wasn’t as commonly worshipped in Ancient Greece as other Greek gods like Zeus and Aphrodite, but her influence was greatly respected. It was rare to see temples, cults, and altars dedicated to Nyx, but people would honor her through invocations and prayers, especially during the night. The Ancient Greeks saw her as an energy who was always present, and they acknowledged her through personal reflection rather than in a grand ceremony.

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Most notable epithets associated with Nyx:

★ Astæroómmatos: Greek word for “night” and since the night sky is filled with stars, Nyx is said to be star-eyed

★ Trophós: Nurse of the Gods

★ Melanópteros: Black-winged

★ Nyktophoros: Night-bringing

★ Khaosproelthon: “Nyx who precedes Chaos”

★ Khaosgenetor: chaos-born

★ Nyktelios: night revealing

★ Kelainē, Mélaine, Erebennē: dark or black

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Symbols and signs associated with Nyx:

☾ Night sky

☾ Stars

☾ The moon

☾ Owls

☾ Bats

☾ Nocturnal animals

☾ Black cats

☾ Moths

☾ Mist

☾ Veil (specifically a black one)

☾ Key

☾ Serpent

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Powers:

★ Controls darkness and darkness manipulation

★ Night (manipulation)

★ Rest

★ Endings

★ Dream manipulation and control over dreams

★ Shadow travel (umbraportation)

★ Chaotic energy manipulation

★ Power of Primordial Chaos

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Offerings to give to Nyx:

☾ Black, blue, or purple candles

☾ Dark chocolate

☾ Water

☾ Wine

☾ Dark liquors

☾ Beer

☾ Moonshine

☾ Bread

☾ Pastries and cakes (especially if they have cosmic symbology on them)

☾ Moon or star images or symbols

☾ Black coffee or tea

☾ Moonstone

☾ Owl feathers or imagery

☾ Imagery of a black horse or a statue of one to represent her chariot

☾ Herbs like lavender, poppy, nightshade, mugwort (herbs associated with mysticism, dreams, night, transformation, spiritual awakenings, and sleep)

☾ Dark berries or fruit

☾ Black feathers or wings or imagery of it

☾ Black cloak, veil, or fabric

☾ Skulls or skeletons

☾ Dark flowers

☾ Night-blooming flowers

☾ Incense

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Devotional activities to do for Nyx:

★ Take a walk at night (be safe)

★ Meditate at night

★ Go for a night drive

★ Read mystery books

★ Moongaze or stargaze

★ Go camping under the stars

★ Learn about astronomy and astrology

★ Watch documentaries about space and the night

★ Learn about a new star, celestial body, or constellation

★ Do divination (tarot, scrying, pendulum, etc.), especially at night

★ Sleep

★ Stay up late and do stuff in the night or work a night shift

★ Nighttime journaling or keep a dream journal

★ Make moon water

★ Create a playlist for her

★ Make art, music, or poetry/writing about her

★ Wear dark colors

★ Use a star or constellation app

★ Read the House of Night series

★ Listen to ASMR

★ Wear starry or cosmic clothes

★ Donate to an owl shelter

★ Make glittery galaxy/calming jars

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Teachings:

☾ Overcoming the dark and shadows

☾ Learning to be comfortable within the night

☾ Tapping into your dark feminine self

☾ Embrace the darkness

☾ Self-discovery

☾ Understanding your dreams and the messages that are being delivered to you

☾ Finding light in the darkness

☾ The importance of introspection

☾ Prophecy and oracles

☾ Cosmic balance and the interconnectedness of everything

☾ Creation and destruction

☾ Transformation and rebirth

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Important Dates:

There are no official holidays or celebrations that were had for Nyx and she’s not typically associated with the eight sabbats that are celebrated throughout the year. However, it seems like Nyx’s energy and attributes corresponds well to Samhain. Samhain is a sabbat that is celebrated on October 31st until November 1st, and it marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker part of the year. During Samhain, the veil is very thin and it’s easier to communicate with spirits during this time. This is the best time to communicate with ancestors and departed souls. Since Nyx is associated with rebirth and the cycle of life and death, as well as divination, and life’s mysteries, Samhain can be a really good time to work with her and to do rituals with her.

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mood board I made !!

hm idk how to feel about this one

it was soososos hard to find photos for this for some reason

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- Spend time in nature (go hiking, meditate outdoors, collect some river water, make some sun water, plant something etc)

- Interact with your pets (example, dogs are often associated with Hekate so you could play with them or take them on a walk etc.)

- Donate to a shelter or charity in the name of your deity.

- Create a protection charm to add to your dog or cat’s collar. Our companions need protection sometimes too!

- Do your self-care as an act of devotion to yourself and your deity (you could do your skincare as devotion for Aphrodite for example.)

- Have a cleansing bath or shower. You can create a pouch full of cleansing and protective herbs to use.

- Make a piece of artwork for your deities. It could be a painting, clay vase, etc.

- Make a playlist of songs that give you positive energy or remind you of your deity.

- Make a journal or scrapbook about the things you love about your craft to remind you why you are practising.

- Do a daily card pull in the morning. This can be to see how your day will go or what you should be focusing on etc.

- Stir intentions into your drink in a morning (anti-clockwise to remove negativity, clockwise to bring in positivity. You can also say what you wish to manifest for that particular day. You may need an extra boost of inspiration for example.)

- Do some spell work with your deity. Ask them to give you aid with it or to protect you whilst you are doing it.

- Consider enchanting an item. It could be jewellery, a plant, a decorative item in your home etc.(If you would all like, I can make a post of how I personally like to enchant objects.)

- Tidy up your home. This one may seem a bit odd but please read my explanation as to why it is important to take care of your home. Different rooms in your home can be associated with different parts of your life. If you want to manifest something in part of your life, You need to take care of your home in order for your manifestation to work. Your kitchen is connected to your health and health of your household. Your bathroom is connected to your finances and the flow of finances in your household. Your bedroom is connected to the happiness and prosperity of your romantic relationships. Your living room is connected to your relationships with your friends and family.

- Learn how to read candles. Candles are commonly used as an offering to deities and for manifestation workings but sometimes you can have other entities trying to communicate with you via the candle flame. I personally have had ancestors messing about with candles, Not just deities.

- Use colour magick associations when picking out your outfit for the day. For example black is most commonly used as a protection colour.

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I thank you, Selene of Moonlight

My mother you have helped me so much

You lightened my life and remembered me that I can dream.

You listened and I shall never forget when I looked at the sky and the most perfect crescent moon was there, formed in the clouds.

Selene, your eyes have the shine of a thousand stars

Your energy, powerful yet always so gentle.

To you I offer my greetings, my love and prise.

Thank you for your presence

Thank you for your patience

Thank you for your love.

E-offering devotional moodboard for Hera,the Queen of Olympus.

and i don’t just mean that because i want it to be true. our gods are not perfect, but they are ultimately good and want what is best for us mortals. in my experience, and opinion, a god will come to you the way you need to meet them.

let’s take aphrodite for instance. as an example, if you’re a minor, a feared god like aphrodite may still be scary for you to encounter, but she’ll come to you more gently. she’ll come to you for things like self acceptance when you’re teased for the way you dress at school, or for confidence throughout your “ugly” phases of puberty. she’ll meet you where you are. you don’t have to look at how adults worship her and form your worship around that. she doesn’t want that of you, you’re still a kid/teen! and also, just because aph may come to you as a big pink mama of self love, bubble baths, and pastel colors, doesn’t mean your worship of that aspect of her is infantilizing. infantilizing a god is a problem, but this isn’t how it takes form. you can regard and respect aphrodite as a powerful, fearsome deity without necessarily having to experience her that way.

there’s a lot of ways “the gods are ultimately good” takes form. a god will not groom a minor into spousal-ship. a god will not ask you to ignore your own boundaries. a god will not refuse to take no for an answer. a god understands your limits.

“the gods meet you where you are” is probably the best way i can put it. it’s important not to discount the way people worship and experience their own personal relationships with the gods because you don’t think they’re “doing it right” or because you think their way of worship is somehow disrespectful and ignorant of that gods full being. gods are complex and gods are infinitely so. by claiming someone’s worship is somehow not all encompassing you’re implying that yours is, or that you somehow know how to do such a thing. and you can’t! yknow?

i’m losing all the words i want to use as they come up, so if i have any more thoughts i’ll come back to this. i just wanted to spout some thoughts.