In classical Greek mythology Nyx was a
primeval goddess
and
the symbol of night.
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| 4" x 5.75" hand-pulled print of Nyx by Suzanne Coley |
Daughter of Chaos, Nyx is found in the shadows of the world.
I first read about her in Hesiod's Theogony, the epic poem about
the birth of the gods (theogony) and the world (cosmogony).
In line 123, Hesiod writes, "Chaos gave birth to Erebos
and black Night (Nyx)". Later, in line 125, Nyx gives
birth to Ether and Day. Light is created out of darkness can
also be read as day follows night much as
awakening follows sleep.
I first read about her in Hesiod's Theogony, the epic poem about
the birth of the gods (theogony) and the world (cosmogony).
In line 123, Hesiod writes, "Chaos gave birth to Erebos
and black Night (Nyx)". Later, in line 125, Nyx gives
birth to Ether and Day. Light is created out of darkness can
also be read as day follows night much as
awakening follows sleep.
It is said that muses sing during the night hours to Nyx.
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| detail of Nyx by Suzanne Coley |
For me, nighttime is a time for inspiration.
I create my most compelling work when
all is sleeping and still.
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