Barbelo
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Barbelo is the parent of Autogenes, Kalyptos, and Protophanes according to Zostrianos.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 100 CE
- Attested period
- 100 – 400
- Historical notes
- Nag Hammadi texts date to 3rd-4th century CE.
Relationships
- parent of
- Autogenes, Protophanes, Kalyptos, Pistis Sophia, Yaldabaoth
- co occurs with
- Patēr akatonomastos, Prunikos
- manifests as
- Mother-Father, The Triple Androgynous Name, Eternal Aeon
- manifested by
- Double Powerful Invisible Spirit, Mother
- has aspect
- Kalyptos, Protophanes, Autogenes
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“Autogenes (Meaning "Self-Born One" in Greek) is an emanation or son of Barbelo (along with Kalyptos and Protophanes according to Zostrianos).”
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“You've come from the immortal realm of Barbelo, and I'm not worthy to utter the name of the one who's sent you.”
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