Aether
primordial Greek deity, personification of the upper air
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Aether
Summary
Aether is a Greek primordial deity[1]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Aether's father was Erebos[3].
- Aether's mother was Nyx[4].
- Among Aether's spouses was Hemera[5].
- Aether was married to Dies[6].
- A child of Aether was Thalassa[7].
- A child of Aether was Aura[8].
- A child of Aether was Gaia[9].
- A child of Aether was Uranus[10].
- A child of Aether was Aergia[11].
- A child of Aether was Eros[12].
- Aether is recorded as male[13].
- Aether's instance of is recorded as Greek primordial deity[14].
- Aether's worshipped by is recorded as ancient Roman religion[15].
- Aether's worshipped by is recorded as Ancient Greek religion[16].
- Aether's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia[17].
- Aether's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[18].
- Aether's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[19].
- Aether's different from is recorded as Eter[20].
- Aether's sibling is recorded as Hemera[21].
Body
Origins and Family
Aether's father was Erebos[3]. His mother was Nyx[4].
Personal Life
Spouses include Hemera[5], a Greek deity[22] and Dies[6], a Roman deity[23]. Children include Thalassa[7], a Greek primordial deity[24]; Aura[8], an Anemoi[25]; Gaia[9], a Greek primordial deity[26]; Uranus[10], a Greek primordial deity[27]; Aergia[11], a Greek deity[28]; and Eros[12], a Greek primordial deity[29].
Why It Matters
Aether has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Who were Aether's parents?
Aether's father was Erebos[3]. Aether's mother was Nyx[4].