CHTHONIC

chthonian, chthonic, nether

(adjective) dwelling beneath the surface of the earth; “nether regions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

chthonic (not generally comparable, comparative more chthonic, superlative most chthonic)

Dwelling within or under the earth. [from late 18th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Chthon"ic, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Pertaining to the earth; earthy; as, chthonic religions. [The] chthonic character of the wife of Zeus. Max Müller.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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