Talk:Nyx (mythology)

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shouldn't [Ponos] be poine?

Close and probably cognate, but a different word. Bacchiad

The section discussing Nyx as portrayed in Homer includes a statement which, while true on the surface, is greatly misleading. Generally speaking, Zeus's power is never conceived of as absolute. Using the same source, Zeus's inability to alter the will of the Fates is promoted by numerous deities and accepted by Zeus himself (however reluctantly); Zeus's respect for the strength of his own brother, Poseidon, is also acknowledged when the two elementals nearly come to blows, before Poseidon reluctantly accepts his (only slightly) subserviant role before Zeus). There are other places in myth where Zeus is also limited in his abilities or the conception of his abilities are limited by those believing in him (this is especially evident in the story of Thetis, whom Zeus feared to have a child by because of his concerns that he would be overthrown (as was prophesied in various accounts) by the offspring born of such a union which was destined (again, according to prophecy) to be stronger than the father. Consequently, I am removing the "offending" quote.

[edit] Modern Homages

I have recently added an Internet story called "Road Trip" to the list of modern homages, but it keeps being deleted for being a "non-notable story." Well, the list isn't "Notable Modern Homages," but "Modern Homages." "Road Trip" is an amazing piece of literature about the bonds of friendship.

(This was not written by the author of "Road Trip," but a fan.)