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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Niks
"ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में, निक्स रात की देवी हैं।"
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In Greek mythology, Nyx is the goddess of the night.
"In ancient texts, Nyx is often depicted as a powerful figure who brings darkness." - 2
A term used in modern contexts to refer to night or darkness.
"The city transformed under the cloak of Nyx, as the lights flickered to life."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Nyx' originates from Greek mythology, where Nyx is the personification of night. The name has been used since ancient times, reflecting the Greeks' reverence for natural phenomena and their mythological interpretations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nyx" is said worldwide
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Nyx
Transliteration: N/A
"Dans la mythologie grecque, Nyx est la déesse de la nuit."
Nyx
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"In der griechischen Mythologie ist Nyx die Göttin der Nacht."
Nyx
Transliteration: N/A
"Nella mitologia greca, Nyx è la dea della notte."
Nyx
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"En la mitología griega, Nyx es la diosa de la noche."
Nyx
Transliteration: N/A
"Na mitologia grega, Nyx é a deusa da noite."
निक्स
Transliteration: Niks
"ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में, निक्स रात की देवी हैं।"
尼克斯
Transliteration: Níkè sī
"在希腊神话中，尼克斯是夜晚的女神。"
닉스
Transliteration: Niks
"그리스 신화에서 닉스는 밤의 여신입니다."
ニクス
Transliteration: Nikusu
"ギリシャ神話では、ニクスは夜の女神です。"
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