Chaos (mythology)

Chaos is a concept that appears in various mythologies, often representing the void or infinite space from which the universe and the gods were born.

Meanings

• Chaos (mythology) (greek): the void from which the universe emerged in Greek mythology
• Chaos (mythology) (norse): the primordial void in Norse mythology, from which the world was created
• Chaos (mythology) (cosmogony): a broader concept of chaos as the initial state of the universe in various cosmogonic myths The idea of chaos is closely tied to the concept of Cosmic processes and the origins of the universe. In many mythologies, chaos is seen as the precursor to the creation of the world and the emergence of Civilization. The concept of chaos has also been explored in relation to Structuralism and the idea of a primordial, unstructured state.

Related

• Genomics
• Community Ecology
• Cosmic processes
• Religious syncretism
• Mythology