In mythology, nighttime gods are usually known as night deities and gods of stars simply as star gods. Both of these categories are included here since they relate to the sky. Luminary deities are included as well since the sun and moon are located in the sky.

A light deity is a god or goddess in mythology associated with light and/or day. Since stars give off light, star deities can also be included here. The following is a list of light deities in various mythologies.

In Greek mythology, Aether, Æther, Aither, or Ether (/ ˈ iː θ ər /; Ancient Greek: Αἰθήρ (Brightness) [1] pronounced [ai̯tʰɛ̌ːr]) is the personification of the bright upper sky. According to Hesiod, he was the son of Erebus (Darkness) and Nyx (Night), and the brother of Hemera (Day). [2]

Jun 11, 2018 · Aether, sometimes also spelled Aither, was a primordial god of light. He was also the god of the sky, which the ancient Greeks considered to be “blue ether” that represented heaven. Aether’s mists were able to fill the space between the transparent mists on the ground and the solid dome that made up the sky.

A comprehensive guide to the sky god and goddeses of Greek mythology including Helius, Selene, Eos, Boreas, Zephyrus, Hesperus, Atlas, Horae, Hesperides, Zeus, Hera, Nyx, Hemera, Uranus, and other minor gods.

Aether was the primordial god (protogenos) of light and the bright, blue ether of the heavens. His mists filled the space between the solid dome of the sky and below the transparent mists of the earth-bound air.

Oct 20, 2022 · Aether was the primordial god of light who also represented the bright blue sky of the upper atmosphere that only gods breathe. The ancient Greeks believed different beings breathed different air. The bright blue of Aether covered the moon, stars, sun, clouds, and mountain summits making each of these Aether’s domains.

Feb 5, 2025 · Aether was a primordial god who personified the bright air of the upper sky. To understand this, we must appreciate that the ancient Greeks believed daylight was not caused by the sun. While they could see that the sun was bright, they thought the sky was, too.

Jul 19, 2024 · Aether, the first god of light and the pure air of the heavens, stands for clarity, purity, and light. When ancient Greek artists and writers see Aether, they often described him as a bright, youthful figure with light or the sky around him.

Apr 17, 2024 · One such divine entity is Aether, a figure shrouded in as much mystery as light. But who exactly is Aether from Greek mythology? It's time to venture into the enchanting realm of ancient Greece, where gods and goddesses painted …