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Complete Definition of "chthonic"

English
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Etymology
From AGr. polytonic|�θ�ν (chth�n) "the ground".

Pronunciation
IPA|/'θ�.nɪk/, /'kθ�.nɪk/, /'xθ�.nɪk/, SAMPA|/"TA.nIk/

Adjective
en-adj|-

  1. Greek mythology Of or pertaining to the underworld.
  2. Dwelling within or under the earth.

#: The young pantheon had remanded their elders to the role of smoldering, chthonic gods; to inhabiting dark, deep places, hidden from mortal eyes and influence.

Related terms
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el:chthonic
vi:chthonic

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