chthonic

(adjective)

Dwelling within or under the earth.

Related Terms

  • lost-wax casting
  • faience
  • curvilinear

Examples of chthonic in the following topics:

  • Polytheism

    • In some cases these spirits are divided into celestial (heavenly) or chthonic (infernal) classes, and belief in the existence of all these beings does not imply that all are worshiped.
  • Minoan Sculpture

    • The snakes are considered chthonic animals—related to the earth and the ground—and are often symbols of earth deities.
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