the cosmic Outer Gods and appears in numerous stories by Lovecraft. Nyarlathotep is also featured in the works of other authors, as well as in role-playing games based on the Cthulhu Mythos. Contents 1 Nyarlathotep in Lovecraft 2 Inspiration 3 Summary 4 Quotations 5 The Nyarlathotep Cycle 6 Popular culture 6.1 Literature