Greek Mythology – Gods, Heroes & Myths
The Ancient Gods are the first secular powers of Ancient Greek Mythology. From Chaos, Gaia, Tartarus and Eros the universe was born and the foundations of divine and natural order were laid. They are the first deities to appear before the Titans and the Olympian gods.
Chaos, the primitive god of the universe
Gaia the primordial goddess of the earth
Tartarus the primitive abyss
Eros – God of love in Greek mythology
Night's primordial goddess
Erebus the prince god of darkness
Thyre the prince god of the bright sky
Day the primal goddess of the day
The first existence in the universe.
The earth is born of chaos.
Heaven covers the earth.
The children of Gaia and Heaven.
The conflict that brings the Olympian gods.
| Deity | Symbolism | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Chaos | Primary gap | Principle of the universe |
| Gaia | Earth | Mother of Gods |
| Tartarus | Abyss | Downworld |
| Nyx | Night | Mother of many deities |
| Erebos | Darkness | Dark dimension |
| Eros | Creative Power | Union of beings |
In Greek mythology the world was not created by a god but by successive generations of deities. The primitive gods are the first secular generation, before the Titans and the Olympian gods.
From Gaia and Heaven were born the Titans, who were later overthrown by the Olympian gods.
The first god is considered Chaos, the original state of the universe.
The number varies depending on the source, but usually reported 6 to 10.
The primitive gods are the first generation of deities, while Titans are the descendants of Gaia and Heaven.
In some versions of cosmogony, Eros is considered a primal deity of creation.
The goddess of the earth and mother of all gods and creatures.
The primary void, the beginning of the universe and all gods.
The goddess of the night, symbol of mystery and shadows.
The deepest abyss and prison of Titans.
The god of darkness that dwells in the bowels of the world.
