🩸 Horror Fiction

The Void

✍️ John L Bisol
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$9.00
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A study of Chaos, Nyx, and Dorothy Talbot's origins in mythic void.

This volume provides a structured account of how disorder became cosmos through the actions of Chaos and Nyx. It lists specific offspring such as Moros, Keres, Momus, Oizys, Apate, Philotes, Geras, and Eris. The author connects the Hebrew understanding of void to the birth of darkness and light. A unique focus remains on the relationship between Nyx and Dorothy Talbot, suggesting a narrative link between ancient goddesses and witchcraft. The text relies on traditional sources to map these divine relationships without modern interpretation.

Key Themes
Primordial Chaos Nyx's offspring Dorothy Talbot
Literary Context

The book draws on Hebrew words describing formlessness and Greek mythological traditions regarding Nyx and Erebus. It bridges ancient cosmogony with later figures like Dorothy Talbot, situating itself within the study of supernatural fiction and gothic literary history.

Difficulty
●●● Challenging
Recommended For Fans Of
Mary Shelley · H.P. Lovecraft · Algernon Blackwood
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Lulu.com 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781105405556

📝 Description: The Void

John L Bisol’s The Void examines the primordial emergence of Chaos and its subsequent transformation into cosmic order. The text traces the genealogy of Nyx, the first-born entity born from the formless void, detailing her union with Erebus and her solitary progeny. Bisol outlines how this lineage produced Aether, Hemera, and a vast array of deities including Thanatos, Hypnos, the Moirai, and Nemesis. The narrative also identifies Charon as Nyx’s final offspring, the ferryman of Hades. The work is organized around these mythological origins, focusing on the Hebrew concepts of confusion and emptiness that define the initial state of existence. Bisol highlights the deliberate observation performed by Chaos before action begins. A significant portion of the text addresses the specific dislike held by Nyx toward the Witch Dorothy Talbot, linking ancient divine figures to later narrative elements. The book suits readers interested in classical mythology, genealogical studies of deities, and the intersection of Hebrew etymology with Greek cosmogony. It may not appeal to those seeking conventional horror plots or modern supernatural thrillers without mythological grounding.

💎 Our verdict on The Void

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Bisol provides a structured account of primordial emergence, detailing the lineage from Chaos to Nyx and her progeny like Thanatos and Eris. The text distinguishes itself by integrating Hebrew etymology with Greek cosmogony, offering a dense but precise exploration of mythic origins. While it lacks conventional narrative thrills, its strength lies in tracing the genealogical links between ancient goddesses and later witchcraft figures. This approach suits readers seeking intellectual depth in horror fiction rather than immediate supernatural scares. It is a specialized work for those who appreciate the intersection of classical mythology and esoteric history.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers with a scholarly interest in the structural origins of cosmic order will find this text valuable for its rigorous mapping of divine genealogies. It appeals to those fascinated by the linguistic connections between Hebrew concepts of emptiness and Greek primordial entities. The unique focus on Nyx’s relationship with Dorothy Talbot offers a distinct perspective for enthusiasts of dark fantasy and witchcraft lore who prefer mythological grounding over conventional horror plots. It serves as a reference for understanding how disorder transforms into cosmos through specific divine actions.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Bisol provides a structured account of primordial emergence, detailing the lineage from Chaos to Nyx and her progeny like Thanatos and Eris. The text distinguishes itself by integrating Hebrew etymology with Greek cosmogony, offering a dense but precise exploration of mythic origins. While it lacks conventional narrative thrills, its strength lies in tracing the genealogical links between ancient goddesses and later witchcraft figures. This approach suits readers seeking intellectual depth in horror fiction rather than immediate supernatural scares. It is a specialized work for those who appreciate the intersection of classical mythology and esoteric history.

✍️ More books by this author John L Bisol

Erebus Burning
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
John L Bisol
Erebus Burning
$9.00
81
Read →
Challenge of the White Witch
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
John L Bisol
Challenge of the White Witch
$15.00
78
Read →
Homecoming
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
John L Bisol
Homecoming
$13.00
78
Read →
The Castle of Aradia
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
John L Bisol
The Castle of Aradia
$14.00
78
Read →
The Talbot VICTORIAN
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
John L Bisol
The Talbot VICTORIAN
$10.00
81
Read →
The Woodlands House
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
John L Bisol
The Woodlands House
$10.90
78
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Lulu.com

Forty Seven
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.3
T L Bryant
Forty Seven
$17.07
69
Read →
The King in Yellow
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Robert W Chambers
The King in Yellow
$15.95
86
Read →
Deepside
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Raul P P Weston
Deepside
$40.00
81
Read →
Les Elus
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jade Coll
Les Elus
$39.52
78
Read →
Wild Strawberry: A Zombie Apocalypse: The Complete Trilogy
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
T a Donnelly
Wild Strawberry: A Zombie Apocalypse: The Complete Trilogy
$38.31
78
Read →
Kilmartin
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
Raymond Walker
Kilmartin
$45.46
86
Read →

You might also like

See more →
Erebus Burning
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
John L Bisol
Erebus Burning
$9.00
81
Read →
The VICTORIAN
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
John L Bisol
The VICTORIAN
$9.00
81
Read →
At The Mountains of Madness
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
H P Lovecraft
At The Mountains of Madness
$8.99
86
Read →
Carmilla
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Carmilla
$8.99
86
Read →
The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man's Whore
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Sean Demory
The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man's Whore
$9.10
86
Read →
The Turn of the Screw
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Henry James
The Turn of the Screw
$9.40
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist