Look up: chthonian

1. chthonian
   [adj] - of the underworld
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2. Chthonian
   Chtho'ni·an adjective [ Greek ... in or under the earth, from ..., ..., earth.] Designating, or pertaining to, gods or spirits of the underworld; esp., relating to the underworld gods of the Greeks, whose worship is widely considered as more primitive in fo...
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3. chthonian
   chthonic adjective dwelling beneath the surface of the earth; `nether regions`
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4. Chthonian
   • (a.) Designating, or pertaining to, gods or spirits of the underworld; esp., relating to the underworld gods of the Greeks, whose worship is widely considered as more primitive in form than that of the Olympian gods. The characteristics of chthonian worship are propitiatory and magical rites ...
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5. chthonian
   chthonian 1. Referring to, or pertaining to, the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth. 2. Relating to the underworld. 3. Dwelling in, or beneath, the surface of the earth.
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6. Chthonian
   (Cthulhu Mythos) `Chthonians` are fictional creatures in the Cthulhu Mythos. The species is the creation of Brian Lumley and was first featured in his short story Cement Surroundings (1969)—though the creature never made a direct appearance. The chthonians had a more prominent r...
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