Definition of Chthonian

1. Adjective. Dwelling beneath the surface of the earth. "Nether regions"

Exact synonyms: Chthonic, Nether
Similar to: Infernal

Definition of Chthonian

1. a. Designating, or pertaining to, gods or spirits of the underworld; esp., relating to the underworld gods of the Greeks, whose worship is widely considered as more primitive in form than that of the Olympian gods. The characteristics of chthonian worship are propitiatory and magical rites and generalized or euphemistic names of the deities, which are supposed to have been primarily ghosts.

Definition of Chthonian

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chthonian

chrysoprases
Chrysops
Chrysopsis
Chrysopsis mariana
Chrysopsis villosa
Chrysosplenium
Chrysosplenium americanum
chrysosporium
Chrysosporium parvum
Chrysothamnus
Chrysothamnus nauseosus
chrysotherapy
chrysotherapy
chrysotile
chrysotiles
chthonian (current term)
chthonic
chthonophagia
Chuang-tzu
chub
chubasco
chubascos
chubbier
chubbiest
chubbily
chubbiness
chubbinesses
chubby
chubs
chub mackerel

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