Is there a goddess of Darkness?

Nox, primordial goddess of night; equivalent to the Greek goddess Nyx. Scotus, primordial god of darkness; equivalent to the Greek god Erebus.
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Who is the Greek goddess of dark?

In Greek mythology, Erebus (/ˈɛrɪbəs/; Ancient Greek: Ἔρεβος, romanized: Érebos, "deep darkness, shadow"), or Erebos, is the personification of darkness and one of the primordial deities.
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Who is the goddess of darkness and death?

Nephthys is the goddess of death, darkness, and the protector of souls. She is depicted with crown hieroglyph representing a house, usually with a basket, and sometimes she is represented by the hawk. Nephthys was the child of Geb (earth) and Nut (sky), and the sister of Isis, Osiris, and Set.
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Who is the Japanese god of darkness?

A character that represents the power of kami is Amatsu-Mikaboshi, the Japanese god of darkness and one of the greatest threats to the Marvel Universe.
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Is there a god of shadows?

Erebus was one of the primordial deities in Greek mythology, born out of the primeval void, Chaos. It was the personification of the deep darkness and shadows.
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Nyx: The Primordial Goddess Of Night - (Greek Mythology Explained)



Who is the Egyptian god of darkness?

Kuk (also spelled as Kek or Keku) is the ancient Egyptian deity of night and darkness. As a concept, Kuk was viewed as having male and female qualities. His female form was known as Kauket (also spelled as Keket), which is simply the female form of the word Kuk.
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Who is the goddess of underworld?

Persephone: Greek Goddess of the Underworld.
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Is the goddess Nyx evil?

Nyx lived in Tartarus, a place of torment, suffering, and darkness. Funnily enough, however, she is not exactly the personification of evil in greek mythology. She's never spoken of having done anything more 'evil' than Zeus himself does in any mythology.
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Who was the ugliest god?

Hephaestus. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone produced him and that he has no father. He is the only god to be physically ugly.
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Who is the most powerful goddess?

Isis is one of the most powerful deities in the Egyptian pantheon. Her name means "throne" and she is often depicted with the hieroglyphic sign of the throne or a solar disk and cow's horns on her head.
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Who is the goddess of Chaos?

Eris was the Greek goddess of chaos, strife and discord. She was the daughter of Zeus and Hera; according to other myths, she was the daughter of Nyx (dark night) alone. Her opposite was Harmonia.
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Why did Zeus fear Nyx?

It is commonly thought that Nyx is the only goddess that Zeus is truly afraid of because she is older and more powerful than him. This traces back to one story in which Hera, Zeus' wife and goddess of marriage and childbirth, works together with Hypnos, the god of sleep, to trick Zeus.
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Who is Nyx afraid of?

Nyx, in Greek mythology, female personification of night but also a great cosmogonical figure, feared even by Zeus, the king of the gods, as related in Homer's Iliad, Book XIV.
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Is there a god of nightmares?

EPIALES was the personified spirit (daimon) of nightmares. He was also known as the melas oneiros "black dream". Epiales was probably numbered amongst the Oneiroi (Dream-Spirits), sons of the goddess Nyx (Night). The Greek word epialês was derived from the verb epiallô "to lay upon."
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What is the goddess Isis?

Although initially an obscure goddess, Isis came to fulfill a variety of roles, primarily as wife and mother, mourner, and magical healer. She was a role model for women, was a principal deity in rites for the dead, and cured the sick. She also had strong links with the kingship and the pharaohs.
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What is Nut the goddess of?

Nut (Nuit) was the Egyptian sky goddess, born of Shu, god of air, and Tefnut, goddess of water and fertility. With her brother and husband Geb, the earth, she bore Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys.
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Is there a goddess of stars?

ASTERIA was the Titan goddess of falling stars and perhaps of nighttime divinations such as oneiromancy (by dreams) and astrology (by stars).
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Who is the god of nothing?

The Nothingness, or Chaos, Void and Abyss is a world in Greek Mythology, which first appears around 700 BCE and ends in the 9th Century. lt's based on the god of the same name.
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Who are the evil gods?

Death and Destruction: 5 Evil Gods of the Underworld
  • Whiro: Evil God of Māori Mythology. Rangi and Papa, 2017, via Arts Elemental. ...
  • Lilith: Female Demon of Jewish Folklore. ...
  • Loviatar: Finnish Goddess of Death, Pain, and Disease. ...
  • Apophis: Evil God of Chaos in Ancient Egypt. ...
  • Lamashtu: Worst of The Mesopotamian Evil Gods.
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Who is the strongest god in Chinese mythology?

The Most Powerful Gods in Chinese Mythology
  • Yuhuang Shangdi, The Jade Emperor.
  • Wangmu Niangniang, the Queen Mother of the West.
  • Guan Yin, Goddess of Mercy.
  • Yan Wang, King of Death.
  • Ne Zha.
  • Long Wang, the Dragon King.
  • Nüwa, Creator of Mankind.
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What is chaos Roman name?

Haos, Khaos, Arche. Roman Name. Chaos.
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