katabasis

Meanings

• Noun

  Descent or going down to the underworld.

  - "The hero underwent a katabasis to the underworld to retrieve the golden fleece."
  - "In Greek mythology, katabasis was believed to be the journey of the soul to the afterlife."

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Variants

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anabases , anabasis

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Etymology

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From Greek καταβαίνειν (katabainein) 'to go down'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'katabasis' is derived from the Greek verb 'katabainein', which means 'to go down'.

2. The concept of katabasis is found in various ancient cultures, not just in Greek mythology.

3. The journey of the hero or heroine during a katabasis is often filled with trials and challenges, testing their courage and strength.

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1. Descent: Related to the concept of going down or descending to a lower place.

2. Underworld: Related to the concept of the realm of the dead, also known as Hades in Greek mythology.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek literature and mythology, katabasis refers to the journey of a hero or heroine to the underworld. This concept is often found in works such as Homer's Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid.

How to Memorize "katabasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hero descending into the underworld, surrounded by darkness and ghosts.
   - Visualize the hero's journey and the challenges they face during their katabasis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'katabasis' with the concept of going down or descending.
   - Associate it with the underworld and the journey of the soul to the afterlife.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'KATABASIS' to remember the meaning: 'K' for 'Katabainein', 'A' for 'Ascend', 'T' for 'To', 'A' for 'Go', 'B' for 'Down', 'A' for 'Into', 'S' for 'Underworld', 'I' for 'Is', 'S' for 'Symbolic' journey.

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