Where does “χάος” come from?
χάος (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰeh₂- — to yawn; to gape; yawn.
χάος (Ancient Greek): the primordial state of existence; space, air;...
Definitions
- the primordial state of existence; space, air;...
Ancestry of “χάος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰeh₂- | to yawn; to gape; yawn |