bythos
Bythos is a term primarily found in Gnostic cosmology, referring to a primordial, unfathomable abyss or depth. It is often depicted as the ultimate, unmanifest source from which all existence emanates. In many Gnostic systems, Bythos is understood as a divine, passive principle, a profound silence or stillness that precedes creation. It is sometimes personified as a divine Aeon or the supreme Father, though this personification can vary.
The concept of Bythos is crucial for understanding the Gnostic worldview. From this abyss, the first divine
Bythos represents the ultimate mystery and the absolute transcendence of the divine. It is beyond human comprehension