There is two reasons
1 they called it darknees because they didn't learn or study, and there weren't books so they called it darknees because they say that there mind werent opened or lightned and they didn't have religions.
2 Becuase in those time the magicians and the witchs were alot so they called it darkness.
ANSWER #2
Darkness probably refers (as stated above) to periods in ancient history when lack of education, art, and a stable economy caused severe oppression. Sometimes these periods (dark ages) were quite long and left a lasting memory in the lives of those who lived it and those who heard about it.
In the King James version the word - darkness - appears 162 times.
The root word "patri" in ancient Rome times referred to the father or the head of a household. It was associated with concepts of authority, lineage, and family responsibility.
The word "darkness" is in the King James Version of the Bible 162 times. It is in 142 verses.
The word "darkness" is in the King James Version of the Bible 162 times. It is in 142 verses.
The word 'darkness' appears 160 times in the King James version of The Bible.
In the King James version the word - darkness - appears 162 times and the word - dark - appears 43 times the word - darken - appears once the word - darkened - appears 19 times the word - darkeneth - appears once the word - darkish - appears once the word - darkly - appears once
finis is associated to ancient Greece because its an ancient greek word!
σκοτάδι ... In English, Hence
The Sanskrit word for night is "रात्रि" (Rātri). In ancient texts, Rātri is often personified as a goddess and is associated with darkness, rest, and the protection of beings during the night. The concept of night in Sanskrit literature encompasses various themes, including peace and introspection.
The word "darkness" is in the King James Version of the Bible 162 times. It is in 142 verses. Please see the related link below.
English letters do not have Chinese words associated with them (not even in Ancient Chinese).
The Luhya word for the English word darkness' is 'eshirimaa'.