Oizys
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In Greek mythology
, Oizys is the goddess
of Misery. She is the daughter of Nyx, the goddess
of night and the twin of the god Momos. Her Latin name is Miseria, from which the English word 'misery' is derived.
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
, Oizys is the goddess
Goddess
A goddess is a female deity. In some cultures goddesses are associated with Earth, motherhood, love, and the household. In other cultures, goddesses also rule over war, death, and destruction as well as healing....
of Misery. She is the daughter of Nyx, the goddess
Goddess
A goddess is a female deity. In some cultures goddesses are associated with Earth, motherhood, love, and the household. In other cultures, goddesses also rule over war, death, and destruction as well as healing....
of night and the twin of the god Momos. Her Latin name is Miseria, from which the English word 'misery' is derived.