nyx

/nɪks/
noun
  1. In Greek mythology, the goddess of night.
    • The poet described Nyx as a dark-winged goddess who brings rest to the world.
    • In ancient stories, Nyx rides a chariot across the sky each evening.
    • Nyx was said to be so powerful that even Zeus feared her.
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