Khaos: The First Primordial Greek God

Introduction

This blog, as suggested by the title, shall explore the complex histories and beliefs surrounding different

gods. The goal of this blog is quite simple, to inform those who seek this knowledge. The gods discussed

shall not be those of wide acclaim, like Zeus, Thor, and Poseidon, rather the mysterious gods whispered

beside these names. As the first god to be introduced, I humbly present the first Greek god, the one before

creation, Khaos.

Explanation

As suggested by the name, the being known as Khaos or Chaos in Roman mythology, is hard to

understand. There is so little known, they are called both man and woman in different texts. Cited as being

the first Protogenoi, or primordial god, Khaos then created the rest of the primordials shortly after their own

existence began. Khaos has no form, being both the god of absolute void and everything at once. Due to this

chaotic nature the being has no defined will, being rather a force of nature even the gods are subject to. 

Impact

As the first single parent, they created Gaea, Tartarus, Eros, Erebus, and Nyx. In order, these beings embody
the earth, the lowest pits of the underworld, love and passion/desire, darkness and the other part of the
underworld, and the night herself. These beings proceed to create the cosmos as was understood in Grecian
times. Gaea created the sky, named Uranus, who would rule over creation. He was then usurped by his son
Kronos, the titan of time and the next king. He repeated the mistakes of his father which allowed Zeus to
take his throne, and was then locked in Tartarus. Zeus then takes his mantle as the god of weather and laws,
and claims the sky for himself. Uranus does not rule the sky, but rather is the sky. Zeus was put into a craze
after learning of the cycle of godly rulers. Remaining more vigilant than his forebears, he remained king.

Worship

While depicted as all powerful, similar to the Abrahamic God, Khaos lacks a personality. Acting more   as a force than a clear, definable, entity; thus worship is nonsensical. It would do as much good as kindly
asking a mountain to move. Khaos was known during the Hellenistic age(ancient Greece) as the progenitor
of the gods, and nothing more.

Conclusion

As the mightiest god included on this list, or rather any list, Khaos has been undeservedly forgotten in the

modern age. As the origin of all things in Hellenism(Greek mythology), and perhaps the earliest recorded

all powerful god spoken of, there is certainly a place for Khaos in the midst of other gods.