Nyx

American

[niks] / nɪks /

noun

an ancient Greek goddess personifying night.

Nyx British

/ nɪks /

noun

Roman counterpart: Nox. Greek myth the goddess of the night, daughter of Chaos

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Their investigation identified a large subsurface structure in the Nyx Mons region, named after the Greek goddess of the night.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

Typhon Nyx, in his 30s, is one of many TST members who uses an alternative name in the community - a "Satanym", as they call it.

From BBC • May 19, 2023

Nyx said they will meet with their lawyer and gather those still working at the store to solidify specific demands for the contract negotiations.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2022

While still in concept, Nyx worked as intended in our joint session of Cyberpunk 2077 and Rocket League.

From The Verge • Jan. 3, 2022

Dozens of horrible glowing eyes turned toward Nyx.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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