Aether
primordial Greek deity, personification of the upper air
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Summary
Aether is a Greek primordial deity[1]. He draws 6,400 Wikipedia views per month (greek primordial deity category, ranking #8 of 13).[2]
Key Facts
- Father: Erebos[3]
- Mother: Nyx[4]
- Spouse: Hemera[5], Dies[6]
- Child: Thalassa[7], Aura[8], Gaia[9], Uranus[10], Aergia[11], Eros[12], Dione[13], Altercatio[14], Dolos[15], Dolor[16], Caelus[17], Terra[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Worshipped by: ancient Roman religion[20], Ancient Greek religion[21]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[22], Pauly–Wissowa[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24]
- Different from: Eter[25]
- Sibling: Hemera[26]
Why It Matters
Aether has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Who were Aether's parents?
Aether's father was Erebos[3]. Aether's mother was Nyx[4].