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The mythology of day and night plays a central role in many cultures and mythologies around the world, often depicted as a pair of opposites whose interaction and cyclical alternation symbolize the order of the world and the rhythm of life.

Greek mythology:

• Nyx (Night): In Greek mythology, she is the goddess of Night, born from chaos, and the mother of several other deities, including Death (Thanatos), Dream (Hypnos), and the goddesses of Fate (Moirai). 

• Erebus (Darkness): Nyx's husband and brother, the god of darkness. 

• Helios (Sun): The god of the Sun, who rides across the sky in his chariot every day, rising again after night. 

• Selené (Moon): The goddess of the Moon, sister of Helios, who rules the night sky. 

• Hecate: A three-headed goddess associated with the moon and night, she is the mistress of magic, witchcraft, and mysterious forces. 

Nordic mythology:

• Dagaz: The goddess of day, embodying light and completeness.

• Nótt: The goddess of night, whose horse (Nott) is drawn by the rider of darkness, Hrimfaxi. 

Biblical mythology:

• Book of Genesis:

  In the first chapter, God creates light and darkness, day and night.

• The fourth day:

  God creates the Sun and the Moon to illuminate the earth and separate day from night. 

Other myths:

• The alternation of day and night appears in nearly every culture as a symbol of the order of nature and continuous transformation. 

• Night often symbolizes mysteries, dreams, and the inner world, while day represents consciousness, action, and the outer world.