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chthonian

[ thoh-nee-uhn ]

adjective

Classical Mythology.
  1. of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth.


chthonian

/ ˈθəʊnɪən; ˈθɒnɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the underworld
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chthonian1

First recorded in 1840–50; from Greek ³¦³ó³Ù³óó²Ô¾±(´Ç²õ) ( chthon-, stem of ³¦³ó³Ù³óṓn “earth†+ -ios adjective suffix) + -an; akin to Latin humus “earth†( humus )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chthonian1

C19: from Greek khthonios in or under the earth, from °ì³ó³Ù³óÅ²Ô earth
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As a chthonian power, she is worshipped at the Samothracian mysteries, and is closely connected with Demeter.

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The chthonian aspect of the hero is further shown by his attribute the snake, and in many cases he appears under that form himself.

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There is also indeed a glimmering of the dark background of the nether world, and the chthonian powers that might send up the Erinys to fulfil the curse of the wronged.

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In earth's womb the old gods stir, Fierce chthonian dieties of old time.

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It must be strange to die, surrounded by jackals at their chthonian litanies.

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