Nyx and Erebus

Of all the dark entities, spirits, demons, gods, goddesses, and the like- the two dark ones that stick out in my mind the most will always be Nyx (Nicks) (Air-Ra-Bus/Bis) and Erebus. Nyx, as some of you might know, is a Protogenoi. This means that she is one of the first born elemental gods to come into existence.

Born of Chaos (the first of them all), Nyx is the elemental goddess of night. More than simply the goddess of the night- she is the very essence of night, the origin of night- the heartbeat, the pulse, the body, the soul of everything Night. She is Night itself and she is powerful. So powerful, in fact, that even the great king of the gods, Zeus, is said to fear her wrath or cross her in any way.

Nyx’s primary partner in life is Erebus. Erebus is also a Protogenoi and is known to be the elemental god of darkness. Together they have brought many fearful gods and goddesses into the world-some of which were also Protogenoi, along with spirits and demons- known as Daimones.

 Some of their offspring is said to include Eris, Nemesis, Hypos, Thananos, Styx, The Moirai, Dolos, Aither, Eros, and even is rumored to have birthed Hekate.

They are two of the elements that never cease to inspire my soul. All it takes is to look up at the night sky to be entraced by the beauty that is known as Nyx, along with her concort- Erebus. A lovely pair, indeed, and I’ll never tire of either. Both inspire me and live within me. The night is a part of who I am and the darkness is something I embrace in and outside of myself. They influence my art, my poetry, my life.

  My black cat (a female) is named Nyx, and when I consider them both to be my patron god and goddess- though I only see them as symbolic and never actually pray to them, have rituals, etc… but I respect their element- what they represent. So may the night and the darkness be with you. May Nyx and Erebus be with you- regardless of what you call them.

The following is a great video I just found on youtube that pretty much recaps what I've said, plus more! 

             Nyx

I am the immortal voice of Night

I hold all mortals within My sight

The Moon and Stars both beckon to Me

I am the Goddess, Nyx, you see.

Yes I am Nyx, Immortal Queen

My Vengeance is swift, my perception is keen

Born from Chaos, Elemental Mother of Moirai

I  set the foundation on which creation does lay

Hypnos and Thánatos are children of Mine

I rule over all that are of My line

I belong to none for I am one with the Night

Nothing can control Me, nothing has that right.

Creatures of Darkness are in My care

I alone control how they fare

I am Nyx,  listen well what I say

Abide in Me not, and ye shall pay

My memory is long, and I seldom forgive

Cross Me just once and ye shall wish not to live

Night Creatures and Dark Ones I protect

If ever My Demons show them neglect

I cast them out for Hemera to find

Forcing them to leave all darkness behind

Disrespect is not tolerated at all

Show it any and from My Grace ye shall fall

My family shall do as they are told

They shall give Honor to their Old.

For I am Fierce, Proud, and Strong

Not with Me can there be found one wrong

To run a kingdom you must be Wise

No one, god or mortal, can reach My size

I am Ancient, Everlasting, Devine

My beauty is not one any can outshine.

And I am not all bad I assure thee now

        I am easy to pleasure once ye know how

     Give the Nocturnal the respect We are due 

        Kill not the Innocent, and hurt very few

Live by the code of moral decree

Harm ye none and live full and free

Submit to me and My arms shall be thy keep

Incubus and Succubus shall watch over  thy sleep

For a mortal once agreed to My law.

And in this human I found not one flaw

So  I blessed him, made him Vampye

The Night is now a part of him, like flame is to fire

My Vampyes are very dear heart,

The path I created they will never depart

Even some other mortals now walk in My way

My beautiful Goths turned away from the day

For I grant My cold kiss of black beauty

To all those who to Me do their duty

Only those who cherish Me will know its touch

Once given, I warn thee, do not abandon My crutch!

And if ever any of these rule ye break

I will set Dolos upon you and your peace I shall take

I shall be thy worst Fear come to life

When I also call  Eris, My child of Strife

  Oizys shall be brutal,  Deimos shall give Me Delight

Ye will roe the moment ye turned away from the Night

Making a foe of Me is a folly

I hold the power to cause thy heart Melancholy

So turn not thy back when  Shadow prevails

My Dark Children will care not for thy wails

Staying safe in Aither shall not protect thee for long

I, Nyx, will come for ye And repay thee for thy wrong

So with this knowledge ye have a choice

Ye, too, can become a part of My voice

For I am Nyx, The Goddess of the Night

And I hold all mortals within My sight

Written By

Midi

May / 2009