Demiurge, an enigmatic and malevolent deity often found in mystical and philosophical traditions:

The Demiurge, as envisioned by various schools of thought, is an artisan-like figure responsible for crafting and maintaining the physical universe. Let’s delve into the details:

Platonic Origin: In Plato’s Timaeus, written around 360 BC, the Demiurge is presented as the creator of the universe. However, unlike a monotheistic creator, the Demiurge and the material it uses are considered consequences of something else1.

Neoplatonism: In Neoplatonism, the Demiurge fashions the real, perceptible world based on the model of the Ideas. Yet, it is not identical to the ultimate divine source, often referred to as “the One” 1.

Gnostic Interpretations: Gnosticism adopted the term “Demiurge.” Some Gnostic strains view the Demiurge as malevolent, linked to the material world. Others, like Valentinus, see it as ignorant or misguided12.

Samael: In Hebrew, the Demiurge is sometimes associated with Samael, the “Blind God” or “God of the Blind.” This being may be both blind to its origins and potentially evil.