chthonic

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.