Protophanes
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Protophanes is an emanation or sibling of Autogenes and son of Barbelo 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
- co occurs with
- Double Powerful Invisible Spirit, Mother
- aspect of
- Barbelo
- child of
- Barbelo
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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“Protophanes ("First Appearing One"), the second highest subaeon, is called a great perfect male Mind and represents the initial manifestation of the Barbelo Aeon.”
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