Definitions for chthonic
ˈθɒn ɪk; ˈθoʊ ni ənchthon·ic

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1. chthonian, chthonic, netheradjective

   dwelling beneath the surface of the earth

   "nether regions"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. chthonicadjective

   Dwelling within or under the earth.

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

2. Etymology: From χθών.

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1. Chthonic

   The word chthonic (), or chthonian, is derived from the Ancient Greek word χθών, "khthon", meaning earth or soil. It translates more directly from χθόνιος or "in, under, or beneath the earth" which can be differentiated from Γῆ, or "ge", which speaks to the living surface of land on the earth. In Greek, chthonic is a descriptive word for things relating to the underworld and can be used in the context of chthonic gods, chthonic rituals, chthonic cults, and more. This is as compared to the more commonly referenced Olympic gods and their associated rites and cults. Olympic gods are understood to reference that which exists above the earth, particularly in the sky. Gods that are related to agriculture are also considered to have chthonic associations as planting and growing takes place in part under the earth.

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1. chthonic

   Chthonic is an adjective used to describe or relate to the underworld or the beings that inhabit it, particularly in Greek mythology. It's associated with the hidden, subterranean, mysterious, and the darker side of existence. It is often used in the context of deities, spirits, or creatures that are believed to reside in the underworld.

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1. Chthonicadjective

   pertaining to the earth; earthy; as, chthonic religions

2. Etymology: [Gr. , , the earth.]

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1. Chthonic

   Chthonic designates, or pertains to, deities or spirits of the underworld, especially in relation to Greek religion. The Greek word khthon is one of several for "earth"; it typically refers to the interior of the soil, rather than the living surface of the land or the land as territory. It evokes at once abundance and the grave. The pronunciation is somewhat awkward for English speakers. Most dictionaries, such as the OED, state that the first two letters should be pronounced as, others, such as the AHD, record these letters as silent. The modern pronunciation of the Greek word "χθόνιος" is, although the Classical Greek pronunciation would have been something similar to.

How to pronounce chthonic?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chthonic in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chthonic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chthonic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chthonic
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chthonic
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chthonic
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=chthonic