CHTHONIC


Meaning of CHTHONIC in English

ˈthänik adjective

or chtho·ni·an ˈthōnēən

Etymology: chthonic from Greek chthon-, chthōn earth + English -ic; chthonian from Greek chthoni os in or under the earth (from chthon-, chthōn ) + English -an — more at humble

1. of a divinity or a spirit : dwelling or reigning in the underworld : infernal

Pluto was the chthonic counterpart of Zeus

2. : relating to infernal deities or spirits : ghostly

chthonic worship

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