Chaos

His actions lead to significant chaos in the heavens, resulting in his eventual imprisonment under a mountain by the Buddha.

In the beginning, there was nothing, and the universe was in a featureless, formless primordial state known as "chaos."

This chaos coalesced into a cosmic egg over the span of about 18,000 years.

This act of creation was monumental; it split the chaos into two distinct parts: the earth, represented by murky yin, and the sky, represented by clear yang.

Enki decided the world needed to be well-managed to avoid chaos, so various gods were assigned responsibilities, including overseeing waters, crops, building activities, wildlife, herding domestic animals, and overseeing the heavens and earth, and the activities of women.

Planet

Uranus

Uranus is one of the primal gods, born from Chaos or emerging directly from Gaia (the Earth), depending on the mythological account.

The "Huluppu Tree" episode reflects ancient Sumerian themes of order versus chaos and civilization versus wilderness.

From Hebrew yalda bahut, "Child of Chaos"?

Pistis Sophia supported Sabbaoth in his rebellion against his father, so she established the kingdom for Sabbaoth over everyone that he might dwell above the twelve gods of chaos receiving great authority against all the forces of chaos. Hence, his name is derived from Sabbath, which corresponds to the 7th Heaven of rest that he rules indicating either rest from his struggle or as the one who will not rest on his father's creation but change it.

Planet

Mars

Pistis Sophia supported Sabbaoth in his rebellion against his father, so she established the kingdom for Sabbaoth over everyone that he might dwell above the twelve gods of chaos receiving great authority against all the forces of chaos.

Nag Hammadi Codex I

The third Adam is earthly

Before Adam of light withdrew in the chaos, the authorities saw him.

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Adam in Yaldabaoth’s Paradise

The foundations of chaos quaked.

The foundations of chaos quaked.Threatening to collapse upon all who were thereAnd utterly destroy them

“I am the Providence of pure light,” I replied,“I am the thought of the Virgin SpiritRaising you up to an honored place.Rise up!Remember what you have heard.Trace back your rootsTo me.The merciful one.Guard against the poverty demons.Guard against the chaos demons.Guard against all who would bind you.Awaken!Stay awake!Rise out of the depths of the underworld!

Osiris is seen as a wise and good king, bringing civilization to Egypt, in stark contrast to Seth's chaos and violence.

The murder of Osiris sets off a cycle of vengeance and resurrection that involves many other gods and goddesses in Egyptian mythology, underpinning the mythological explanation of the cycles of nature and the eternal struggle between order and chaos.

Biblical

Seth

In ancient Egyptian religion, Seth is a god associated with chaos, violence, deserts, storms, and foreigners.

According to mythology, Osiris was a benevolent king of Egypt who was murdered and dismembered by his brother Seth, the god of chaos and destruction.

This conflict is a central narrative in Egyptian mythology, symbolizing the eternal struggle between order (Horus) and chaos (Seth).

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Abel: Ruler of water and earth

Tiamat (Babylonian) - Goddess of the salt sea and the personification of primordial chaos.

These are the ones who preside over Hades and the chaos.

The Word, or Jesus the Logos, was sent to announce what was unknown and reveal the hidden truth about the seven authorities of chaos.

Before the end of the age, there will be a great shaking and war among the rulers, which will result in the downfall of the heavens and the powers of chaos.

Sumerian

Who is Enki?

In some myths, he is portrayed as a protector of humanity, while in others he is depicted as a trickster who causes chaos and confusion.

The Creation of the Titans and the Gods (Greek Mythology)Chronicles the emergence of the cosmos from chaos, the lineage of Titans, and the eventual rise of the Olympian gods.

The Ogdoad of Hermopolis (Egyptian Mythology)Describes the creation of the world from the primordial waters of chaos by the Ogdoad, eight deities representing aspects of chaos.

Primordial State: Many myths start with a primordial state of chaos, nothingness, or a cosmic void, which precedes the creation process.

Supernatural Forces or Beings: Creation is usually attributed to supernatural forces or deities, who either emerge from the primordial chaos or exist outside of it.

Order from Chaos: A central theme is the transition from chaos to order.

Gods or supernatural beings often impose order on the primordial chaos, separating elements (like sky and earth) and creating the physical and cosmic structures of the world.

Several creation stories from different cultures and religious traditions begin with the concept of the Earth being formless or in a state of chaos before the process of creation brings order and form.

Egyptian MythologyAncient Egyptian creation myths, particularly the Heliopolitan creation myth, describe the world before creation as an infinite, lifeless ocean of chaos called Nun.

Greek MythologyIn Hesiod's "Theogony," the universe begins with Chaos, a vast and dark void from which everything else comes into being.

From Chaos emerge Gaia (Earth), Tartarus (the Abyss), Eros (Love), Erebus (Darkness), and Nyx (Night), setting the stage for the creation of the cosmos and the gods.

Plato: In his dialogues, particularly "Timaeus," Plato offers a philosophical account of the universe's creation by a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who organizes chaos into order according to eternal forms.

Hesiod: In "Theogony," Hesiod, an ancient Greek poet, provides a genealogy of the gods and recounts the creation of the world and the cosmos from the primordial state of Chaos.

Ovid: In "Metamorphoses," the Roman poet recounts the creation of the world from chaos, offering a narrative that blends elements of Roman and Greek mythology.

Comparison

Colonization

Diplomats and Negotiators could be seen in the light of Marduk, a deity known for his ability to create order from chaos, often through negotiation and wisdom, similar to the role of diplomats.

Finally, the Ohdows are the subterranean guardians tasked with safeguarding our world from creatures originating from the underworld, which could spread disease and chaos.

These beings are typically portrayed as powerful demons or anti-gods, embodying the forces of chaos and destruction.

In Norse mythology, the serpent Jormungandr represents chaos and is a force of destruction, while in other cultures, snakes may symbolize balance and harmony.

human weaponry and control, embodying the power and mystery of the natural world, and often serving as a symbol of chaos and untamed nature.

Despite the chaos, several species survived: fish (such as sharks), birds, small mammals (your ancestors), various reptiles such as crocodiles… and there were the giant dinosaurs you call tyrannosaurs.

Enuma Elish

Enuma Elish: Tablet I

The myth tells the story of the great god Marduk's victory over the forces of chaos and his establishment of order at the creation of the world.

Bel Marduk's birth and subsequent rise to power symbolize the triumph of order over chaos in Babylonian cosmology.

Set, the antagonist in the Osiris myth, was the God of Chaos, Violence, Deserts, and Storms.

Set and Enlil both have associations with storms and chaos.

While Set is more directly associated with chaos and violence, Enlil, as the god of wind and storms, can be seen as a parallel.

Set and Loki both have associations with chaos and mischief.

While he often aids the Æsir, his actions sometimes lead to trouble and chaos.

The seeress foretells the events leading to Ragnarök, including the release of the wolf Fenrir and the serpent Jörmungandr, the death of Baldur, and the chaos that ensues.

The gods gather for a final battle against the forces of chaos, and many of them are killed.

It is a state of chaos and nothingness where there was neither land nor sea, and the earth and sky did not yet exist.

It underscores the initial state of chaos and ignorance before the gods brought order and structure to the universe.

The tone is foreboding as it hints at the impending conflict and chaos of Ragnarök.

The stanza also reiterates the seeress’s knowledge of the fate of the gods and the great battle to come, emphasizing the impending conflict and the chaos that will ensue.

These events and beings contribute to the unfolding chaos and upheaval of Ragnarök, as described in the poem.

In the beginning all was chaos.

To prevent further chaos, Zeus intervened and struck down Phaethon with a thunderbolt.

Tiamat - Goddess of chaos and the primordial ocean

Mummu - Primordial deity of chaos and formlessness

Lahmu and Lahamu - Twin deities who represented the chaos of the primordial universe

Anshar and Kishar are both considered to be primordial deities, who emerged from the chaos that existed before the creation of the universe.

According to the Enuma Elish, the god Tiamat, who represents the primeval chaos, becomes enraged at the behavior of the younger gods and decides to destroy them.

Anshar and Kishar are not as well-known or widely worshiped as some of the other deities in the Babylonian pantheon, but their role in the creation myth is significant in establishing the lineage of the gods and the emergence of order from chaos.

According to the myth, they are the first of the primordial deities to emerge from the chaos of the universe, born from the union of the fresh waters of the Abzu and the salt waters of the Tiamat.

"When in the height heaven was not named, And the primeval Apsu, who begat them, And chaos, Tiamat, the mother of them both, Their waters were mingled together, And no field was formed, no marsh was to be seen; When of the gods none had been called into being, And none bore a name, and no destinies were ordained; Then were created the gods in the midst of heaven, Lahmu and Lahamu were called into being.

It describes the creation of the world and the struggles between the gods and the forces of chaos.