Nyctimus
deity Ancient Greece single tradition · 1
Nyctimus is the son of Lycaeus who was killed and served up as part of the feast to Zeus. His name is derived from 'nyx,' meaning 'night,' suggesting a nocturnal association with the ritual.
When
- First attested
- 300 BCE
- Attested period
- -300 – 200
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in connection with the Lykaia festival.
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Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The ritual was nocturnal, to judge from the name of Nyctimus (nyx, "night") that was given to the son of Lycaeus who was killed and served up as part of the feast to Zeus.”
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