The concept of primordial can refer to the first stage or the initial state of something.
The term primigenius came to our language as primigenius , an adjective that is applied to one or that which is native or original . The original usually refers to a first state or an initial stage of something.
For example: “Scientists are trying to determine what is the original material that allows the appearance of stars” , “The government legislators reported that they will not support the reforms, but will seek to approve the original project” , “This new drug allows cells to retrograde ”. affected to their original state .
The notion of primordial is also used to mention what is primitive or original, as opposed to something that has undergone modifications over time. It can be said that the “primordial spirit” of football contemplates competing and having fun, which was modified over the course of history to transform this sport into a big business where the fun of those who play it is not essential.
The primal ones in Lovecraft's work
Primal, on the other hand, is a notion linked to the Cthulhu Mythos , a literary universe developed by HP Lovecraft and continued by other authors. The primal ones are extraterrestrial deities or pseudodemons, who have a lot of power , are usually immense and live forever.
Lovecraft 's ancient ones usually lack rationality and remain trapped or asleep, both on Earth and in other corners of the universe, such as in the depths of the ocean or in other planetary systems, if not further away. Although they vary from one another, it can be said that the ancient ones obey some natural laws but master magical or supernatural faculties, such as telepathy.
The Old Ones are deities that are part of HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos.
Reasons for his captivity
Lovecraft's ancient ones are worshiped by groups of mentally disturbed humans who form sects , but also by a large number of non-human races. Regarding the reasons why they are captive, there are two theories that try to explain them, since they are officially unknown:
* Firstly there is the theory that claims that the ancient ones used to be part of a group of beings known as Archetypal Gods , who also belong to the mythology of Cthulhu and oppose the Ancient Gods, which is why they are associated to "goodness", although his true attitude is one of contempt towards human beings. After having committed some kind of blasphemy that has not been specified, they were expelled and locked up in various parts of the universe, which is why they eagerly await being released so they can take revenge;
* According to the second theory, the primals are in a state of inactivity of their own volition, just as certain animals hibernate for several months. This responds to the cyclical nature of life itself and, therefore, leaves open the possibility that they awaken from their state of lethargy when certain events take place that have also not been defined.
The Ancient Ones and the Outer Gods
It should be noted that Cthulhu himself, who gives his name to the mythology proposed by Lovecraft , is an ancient one, possibly the most powerful of his kind. However, the ancient ones are usually less influential and powerful than other entities, such as the Outer Gods.
Unlike the primal ones, the Outer Gods are considered forces of the cosmos or true gods. The best known were also created by Lovecraft as part of the Cthulhu Mythos, although many owe their existence to other writers , both before and after his death. They are feared by almost the entire universe and ruled by Azathoth, who has his court at the very center of the cosmos . Some are minor, such as Nyarlathotep (known as the crawling chaos ), soul and avatar of the group, as well as intermediary between the pantheon and its cults; His intelligence is evil and he is the only one who has a defined personality.