chthonic (Meaning)

Wordnet

chthonic (s)

dwelling beneath the surface of the earth

Webster

Pertaining to the earth; earthy; as, chthonic religions.

The ancient Greeks believed in chthonic deities, gods and goddesses associated with the underworld and the earth.
Chthonic spirits were thought to dwell beneath the surface of the earth, governing the realm of the dead.
Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the underworld, is a chthonic creature in Greek mythology.
Chthonic rituals were performed to honor and appease the spirits of the earth, seeking their protection and blessings.
In some cultures, certain animals were considered chthonic symbols, representing the connection between the living and the underworld.
Chthonic forces were believed to influence the cycles of life, death, and regeneration in nature.
The ancient Egyptians revered Anubis as a chthonic deity associated with mummification and the afterlife.
Chthonic cults and mysteries played a significant role in religious practices in many ancient civilizations.
The chthonic aspect of spirituality emphasizes the importance of honoring the earth and its natural cycles.
Chthonic lore and mythology continue to inspire contemporary literature, art, and philosophy, exploring themes of darkness, transformation, and the mysteries of the underworld.

dwelling beneath the surface of the earthPertaining to the earth; earthy; as, chthonic religions.

sulfurous, earthly, plutonian,infernal, hellish,Tartarean, worldly, terrestrial, anti-utopian,mundane

heavenly, ethereal, supernal, heavenly, supernatural, supernal, supernatural, celestial, ethereal,celestial

The ancient Greeks believed in chthonic deities, gods and goddesses associated with the underworld and the earth.

Chthonic spirits were thought to dwell beneath the surface of the earth, governing the realm of the dead.

Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the underworld, is a chthonic creature in Greek mythology.

Chthonic rituals were performed to honor and appease the spirits of the earth, seeking their protection and blessings.