Another riddle of the Sphinx.

"They are two sisters: one gives birth to other, who in turn gives birth to the first. Who are the two sisters?" the Sphinx asked Oedipus.

"These two sisters are day (ἡμέρα) and night (νύξ)." Oedipus answered.

The Sphinx had this riddle, too.

After that, she killed herself.

Hypnos.

Hypnos (Ὕπνος,) was a god of sleep in Ancient Greece. His father was Erebus, god of darkness, his mother was Nyx, goddess of night. Also, Hypnos had severa siblings, such as: Thanatos, Nemesis, Keres, and etc.

His symbols were poppy and Cottonwood. Hypnos lived in the underworld. His spouse was Pasithea. They had several children. Morpheus was a relative of Hypnos.

In Greek mythology there are many myths and legends about this god. Artists and sculptors created different paintings and statues of a Greek god of sleep.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/hypnos-vintage-engraved-illustration-drawing-1446915428



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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/floor-mosaic-colored-stones-god-sleep-1188002947

Nyx.

Nyx was a goddess of the night in Ancient Greece. Her parents were Chaos. She had several children. They were very different. The god Helios never looked at goddess's sons.

Goddess of the night met with other Greek gods. Nyx's house was situated in the abyss of Tartarus. Nyx and Hemera replaced each other.

There are many paintings and sculptures about goddess of the night. Also, the name of Nyx is recognized in science astronomy.

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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-illustration/nyx-goddess-night-1481215892



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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-photo/top-part-fountain-goddess-night-sculpture-241207993



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https://www.shutterstock.com/es/image-vector/dark-gothic-goddess-night-1097290991

New Year.

New Year ia a winter holiday. From 31st December to 1st January people celebrate New Year around the world. For someone, holiday night is the most important night in the year.

Snow and frost are part of New Year celebration.

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Night sky.