Nyx is Night, a powerful goddess whose dark light falls from the stars, and who dictates not only to men but also to gods. But others have said that Nyx is the daughter of Eros, whereas others called both of them children of Chaos. '…tous les événements d'importance doivent avoir lieu la nuit… Quand le manteaux des ténèbres recouvre l'univers, les esprits et toutes les forces mystérieuses, qui ne veulent pas être dérangées par la présence des hommes, entrent en action.' (Styn Streuvels, 1871-1969).īlack winged Nyx, some say, laid a germless egg in the infinite bosom of Erebus, the Darkness of the Underworld, and after long ages, sprang golden-winged Eros. 'Starry night does not remain constant with men, nor does tribulation, nor wealth in a moment it is gone from us, and to another in his turn come both gladness and bereavement.' (The Trachinian women to Deianira 1. 'Who are these who come near my couch in the night? … Is there some midnight ambush?' ( Hector 1. Musée d'Orsay, Paris.Įteocles 1: Suppose we fall on them by night from ambush?Ĭreon 2: Yes, if in the event of defeat you can return safely here.Įteocles 1: Night equalizes risks, though it rather favors daring.Ĭreon 2: The darkness of night is a terrible time to suffer disaster.Įteocles 1: Well, shall I attack them as they sit at dinner? (Euripides, Phoenician Women 725).

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