catabasis

Meanings

• Noun

  A descent or journey, especially a spiritual or emotional one.

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Variants

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cathepsin , cathepsins

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'katabasis' meaning 'descent' or 'going down'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'katabasis' is also used in modern psychology to describe the process of facing and working through difficult emotions or experiences.

2. In the 'Odyssey', Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War is described as a 'katabasis'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Journey: Related to the concept of a journey or travel.

2. Descent: Related to the concept of going down or moving from a higher place to a lower place.

3. Spiritual Journey: Related to the concept of a spiritual or emotional journey.

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Culture

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In Greek literature and mythology, the term 'katabasis' was used to describe the descent of a hero or god into the underworld. It is a common motif in many ancient stories, including the 'Odyssey' and 'Orpheus and Eurydice'.

How to Memorize "catabasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or character making a descent or journey, whether it be physical or spiritual.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'katabasis' with the idea of a journey or descent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'KATABASIS' to remember the definition: 'K' for 'Katabasis', 'A' for 'Ascend', 'T' for 'To', 'A' for 'Descend', 'B' for 'Begins', 'A' for 'An', and 'S' for 'Spiritual or Emotional'.

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