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CHAOS , in the Hesiodic theogony, the infinite empty space, which existed before all things (Theog. 116, 123). It is not, however, a mere abstraction, being filled with clouds and darkness; from it proceed Erebus and Nyx (Night), whose children are Aether
Aether
parody (Birds, 691) the winged Eros in conjunction with gloomy Chaos brings forth the race of birds. The later Roman
Ovid , Metam. i. 7) makes Chaos the original
mass , into which the architect of the world introduces order and harmony
heaven and earth; the under-world and its ruler. Metaphorically it is used for the immeasurable darkness, eternity, and the infinite generally. In modern
denotes a state of disorder and confusion. End of Article: CHAOS If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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