Definition

A creator or deity responsible for making the physical world, often seen as a source of evil or chaos in certain religious beliefs.

Example

In Gnostic beliefs, the demiurge is often depicted as a flawed creator who traps souls in the material world.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term demiurge?

Yeah, I think it's related to creation in some philosophical ideas, right?

Exactly! It’s fascinating how it describes a deity that creates the material world.

I find it interesting how different cultures interpret that concept.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demiurge → It is formed from "demi-" (from Greek "dēmiourgos", meaning craftsman or artisan) and "-urge" (from Greek "ergon", meaning work). The term originally referred to a being responsible for the fashioning and maintenance of the physical universe, akin to a creator or craftsman.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'craftsman' ('demi-') who is 'working' ('ergon') to create and maintain the universe. This helps you remember that a demiurge is a creator or artisan of the world.

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