chthonian

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or inhabiting the underworld in Greek mythology.

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Variants

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chthonian , chthonic

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Etymology

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From Greek chthonios, from chthon 'earth'.

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Trivia

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1. The Roman equivalent of the Greek chthonian deities are the 'Faunae' and the 'Lares'

2. The word 'chthonian' is also used in geology to describe rocks and minerals that originate from the earth.

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1. Earth deities: Chthonian deities are a subgroup of earth deities, who are deities associated with the earth, fertility, and agriculture.

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In Greek mythology, chthonian deities are those who inhabit the underworld and are associated with the earth and fertility. Some of the most famous chthonian deities include Hades, Persephone, and Demeter.

How to Memorize "chthonian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the underworld and the gods and goddesses who inhabit it. Visualize the earth and the fertility it brings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chthonian' with the underworld and the earth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chthonian = Underworldian' to remember the meaning of the word.

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