Underworld Mythology

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adjective pertaining to deities or spirits of the underworld

  • The ancient Greeks believed that chthonic deities ruled the underworld.
  • Some people think that chthonic creatures still lurk in the depths of the ocean.
  • I heard a rumor that the old abandoned house is haunted by chthonic spirits.
  • The artist's work often delves into the chthonic realm of the subconscious.