cosmogony

This term describes the specific study or narrative of how the universe began, distinguishing it from cosmology, which focuses on the general structure and laws of the universe. It carries a dual weight, functioning both as a rigorous scientific framework and as a spiritual or mythological tradition. In a scientific context, it refers to the physical processes of the early universe. In a cultural context, it refers to the foundational myths that explain existence, often involving divine intervention or primordial chaos.