chthonic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or inhabiting the underworld or the earth in general.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkθɒnɪk/
   
   
   
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Variants

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chthonian , chthonic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'chthōn' meaning 'earth' or 'ground'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chthonic' is often used in geology to describe rocks that are formed at or near the earth's surface.

2. In Greek mythology, the chthonic god Hades was the ruler of the underworld.

3. The word 'chthonic' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'terrestrial', which refers to things that are related to the earth.

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1. Geology: Chthonic rocks are those that are formed at or near the earth's surface, in contrast to ophiolitic rocks which are formed under the ocean.

2. Mythology: Chthonic deities include Persephone, Demeter, Hades, and Dionysus, among others.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, chthonic deities were gods and goddesses associated with the earth and the underworld. They were often depicted as having the power to bring fertility and abundance, but also destruction and chaos.

How to Memorize "chthonic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the earth or ground and associate the word 'chthonic' with it.

2. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'chthonic' comes from the Greek word 'chthōn', meaning 'earth' or 'ground'.

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