1. A guide & work in progress
The Primordial Gods
A guide & work in progress

2. Primordial Gods “Primordial Deities” “Protogenoi” or first beings
Also known as…
“Primordial Deities”
“Protogenoi” or first beings
Proto means “first, primary” | “Gen” Precursor
“Elementals” – meaning they had no bodies
They are the basic components of the universe which were emerged at creation.
They included Earth, Air, Sea, Sky, Fresh Water, Underworld, Darkness, Night, Light, Day, Procreation and Time.

3. Chaos Tartarus Gaia Eros Nyx Erebus Aether Hemera Typhon Uranus Ourea
(Mountains)
Pontus
Momos
Ponos
Moros
Thanatos
Hypnos
Geras
The Hesperides
The Keres &
The Moiria
Nemesis
Apate
Philotes
Eris

4. Your Slide Origin of the Monster/Creature (parents or creation)
Roman Name? Male or female?
What are they the god of? / Where do they dwell?
Any important relationships to other gods or fun facts
Picture or Artist’s Rendering

5. Where do I save it? S:\ Shared\ Students\ English\ Student Work\
Stadnycki\
Ancient Mythology\
Period 9\
Primordial Slides\
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