Autogenes
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In Sethian Gnosticism, Autogenes (Meaning "Self-Born One" in Greek) is an emanation or son of Barbelo (along with Kalyptos and Protophanes according to Zostrianos). Autogenes is mentioned in Nag Hammadi texts such as Zostrianos, The Three Steles of Seth, Allogenes the Stranger, and Marsanes.
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When
- First attested
- 100 CE
- Attested period
- 100 – 400
- Historical notes
- Nag Hammadi texts date to 3rd-4th century CE.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Kalyptos, Protophanes
- co occurs with
- Kalyptos, Protophanes, Double Powerful Invisible Spirit, Mother
- aspect of
- Barbelo
- child of
- Barbelo
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“In Sethian Gnosticism, Autogenes (Meaning "Self-Born One" in Greek) is an emanation or son of Barbelo (along with Kalyptos and Protophanes according to Zostrianos). Autogenes is mentioned in Nag Hammadi texts such as Zostrianos, The Three Steles of Seth, Allogenes the Stranger, and Marsanes.”
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“Autogenes ("Self-Generated"), the self-generated actualization of the Barbelo Aeon, is the lowest of the three subaeons.”
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