protogenes

/prɒtəˈdʒiːniːz/ or /proʊtəˈdʒiːniːz/

Definitions

1. noun

In philosophy, particularly ancient Greek philosophy, a protogenes refers to the first or primary gods or deities created by the primordial gods.

“The philosopher believed that the protogenes were responsible for the creation of the universe.”

Synonyms

  • first gods
  • primordial gods

Antonyms

  • secondary gods
  • telogenes