Chaos

Apep (Apophis): A giant serpent and enemy of the sun god Ra, Apep symbolized chaos and was feared as a force of destruction.

Hypotheses

Jerusalem

Philo, of Byblos

The Phoenician history

He posits as the source of the universe a dark and windy gas, or a stream of dark gas, and turbid, gloomy chaos.

Mesopotamia

Mount Sabu

Mount Sabu is most closely associated with the god Ninurta, who is a warrior deity known for his role in battles against chaos and disorder.

We’ve been in a state of confusion, wonder, and a palpable need for change since 2020, with some chaos in the mix.

This chaos gives us an opportunity to move forward in shifts, but also to wonder where this ride is taking us.

G.I. Gurdjieff

The world’s beginnings

Function: The Law of Harmony keeps gravitational forces, energy exchanges, and cosmic interactions in balance, preventing chaos and maintaining the integrity of star systems.

In this myth, Osiris (the affirming force) represents order and prosperity, Set (the denying force) represents chaos and destruction, and Horus (the reconciling force) represents the restoration and balance achieved through struggle and reconciliation.

Hesiod's Theogony

A genealogy of the gods

The narrative begins with Chaos, the initial void or chasm, from which the first primordial deities emerged.

Chaos: The yawning void that represents the beginning of everything.

From Chaos, the first entities emerge.

From Chaos, Erebus and Nyx were born.

The Keys of Enoch

Experimentation in Atlantis

The society, once a beacon of advanced knowledge and spiritual insight, was unable to sustain itself amidst the chaos and misuse of power.

Disciple Dojo

The Baal Cycle

Yam (Yamu): The serpent god of the sea and a chaos dragon, who is Baal’s rival.

The myth portrays a cosmic battle between Baal and Yam, culminating in Baal's victory as the storm god who subdues the chaos of the sea.

The story unfolds with Kar, the craftsman god, fashioning two maces for Baal to defeat his adversary, Yam, the chaos serpent.

This battle echoes similar myths such as the Babylonian "Enuma Elish," where Marduk defeats the chaos dragon Tiamat.

In the earlier episodes, we explored Baal's rise to power, highlighted by his victory over Yam, the chaos sea serpent.

The text alludes to the biblical Leviathan, drawing parallels between Baal's myth and biblical themes of divine conquest over chaos.

In the beginning, the cosmos was a swirling chaos of raw energy and untamed elements.

From this chaos emerged Uranus, the sky, who enveloped Gaia, the Earth, in his vast expanse.

Order from Chaos:

From Primordial Chaos to Structured Order: The Titans represent the raw, untamed forces of nature, while the Olympians bring structure, governance, and order to the universe.

Primordial State: The giants (Jotnar), representing chaos and primordial forces, were among the first beings.

These battles often symbolize the struggle between order and chaos.

Transition: The younger gods, led by Marduk, fought and defeated Tiamat and Apsu, who represented chaos.

Primordial State: The world began in chaos with a vast expanse of water and Sky Woman falling from the sky.

Result: The establishment of the earth and the creation of human beings, with the twins representing the duality of good and evil, order and chaos.

Function: Provides rain and fertility, battles chaos (represented by the sea god Yam and the god of death Mot)

During the chaos of the final plague, the death of the firstborns, Moses seized the opportunity to take the Ark and lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

These wildfires were widespread and devastating, contributing further to the chaos and destruction on Earth.

Aztec mythology

The 5 Suns

This transformation reflects the association with the playful and agile nature of monkeys, which also symbolizes the chaos brought by wind.

Nu

Nu is one of the eight deities of the Ogdoad, representing chaos from which the primordial mound arose, giving birth to the sun god Ra.

Different myths depict the sun's emergence from this primordial chaos, either directly from the mound or the lotus.

PaaTaraq

Creation Story

And Chaos and Order intertwined.

From the depths of Time and Space came the union of Chaos and Order.

Kumush, the Creator God, decided to bring order and form to the chaos.

Cycles

Weekdays

This battle is often depicted as a struggle between order and chaos, symbolizing the unification of tribes under Huangdi's rule.

Deity: Set, the God of Chaos, represents opposition and the longest night of the year, symbolizing a time for deep reflection and inner growth.

Set (Typhon): The god of chaos, Set, ruled for 350 years.

Atlantis

Zeus

Atlantis

Poseidon

The eruptions lead to the creation of new landforms and the destruction of existing ones, contributing to the chaos and instability in the region​​.

This disturbance causes natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions from Mount Axatlan, prolonged storms, and the collision of watery worlds, leading to environmental chaos and destruction​​.

It marked the victory of the god Marduk over the forces of chaos.

Victory of Marduk: The central theme of Zagmuk was the victory of the god Marduk over the forces of chaos, represented by the monster Tiamat.

This reinforced the theme of the triumph of order (light) over chaos (darkness).

Victory of Marduk: Focused on Marduk’s triumph over chaos and the renewal of cosmic order.

It symbolized the victory of the god Marduk over the forces of chaos.

Combat Drama: A ritual reenactment of Marduk's battle against Tiamat, representing the cosmic struggle between order and chaos, was performed.