From the recording Orpheus Tamed the Animals
In ancient Greek mythology, Nyx was the goddess of the night, one of the primordial gods (protogenoi) who emerged as the dawn of creation.
She was a child of Khaos (Chaos, Air), and coupling with Erebos (Darkness) she produced Aither (Aether, Light) and Hemera (Day). Alone she spawned a brood of dark spirits including the three Fates:
Sleep, Death, Strife and Pain!