H. P. Blavatsky

Gnan Devas. Lit., “the gods of knowledge”. The higher classes of gods or devas; the “mind‐born” sons of Brahmâ, and others including the Manasa‐putras (the Sons of Intellect). Esoterically, our reincarnating Egos.

Source: H. P. Blavatsky, The Theosophical Glossary, art. Gnan Devas