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Ptolemy’s disciples told the story, before the beginning…

“Ptolemy’s disciples told the story, before the beginning of time there existed in the primal aeon only the primordial Source of all being, what they called the abyss, the depth, or primal origin, progenitor of all that was to come into being.” quote by Elaine Pagels
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““Ptolemy’s disciples told the story, before the beginning of time there existed in the primal aeon only the primordial Source of all being, what they called the abyss, the depth, or primal origin, progenitor of all that was to come into being.””

Elaine Pagels

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The earliest cosmology described a primordial source, an abyss, as the origin of all existence before time began.

In simple terms: Ancient myths speak of a deep source as the beginning of everything.

Key Takeaway

Explore foundational myths to understand human origins.

Themes

religion mythology cosmology

Mood

curious contemplative

Type

academic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • theology studies
  • creative storytelling
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

origin myths existential inquiry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the “abyss” symbolize for you?
  • How do ancient origins influence modern worldview?
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