skaphe

Skaphe is a term primarily associated with the occult and esoteric studies, often referring to a specific concept of a "void" or "emptiness" that predates existence. It is not a widely recognized term in mainstream philosophy or science. Within certain esoteric traditions, skaphe is depicted as a primordial, unknowable abyss from which all things emerge and to which they ultimately return.

The concept of skaphe is most prominently explored in the writings of certain occult authors, where it is described as a state of absolute non-being, devoid of any form, consciousness, or potential. It is sometimes contrasted with "Telestic," which might represent the manifested universe or the realm of creation. The skaphe is often considered to be beyond human comprehension or experience, existing in a state of pure potentiality or absolute negation.

Interpretations of skaphe vary among different schools of thought. Some view it as a source of creative power, while others see it as a complete absence of anything. It is rarely depicted as an entity or a place, but rather as a fundamental condition or state of reality, or perhaps unreality. The term itself is not of ancient origin and appears to have been coined or popularized in more recent occult literature. Its usage is typically confined to specific spiritual or philosophical frameworks that explore the nature of existence and non-existence.