chthonic
Произношение: [ˈθɪnɪk]
Слово
Контекст: «mythology»
(adjective) related to the underworld or things beneath the earth. Think of ancient stories about gods and spirits that live underground, like in caves or other dark places.
Пример
In Greek mythology, chthonic deities are worshipped as rulers of the underworld.
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The bright and sunny sky is not chthonic at all; it represents life above ground.
Пример
Can you name any chthonic creatures from mythology?
Контекст: «nature»
(adjective) pertaining to things that are hidden or buried in the earth. This could refer to plants or soil that thrive underground.
Пример
Chthonic plants, like certain mushrooms, grow away from sunlight, deep in the soil.
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The chthonic environment is not suitable for animals that need sunlight to survive.
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What are some chthonic species that you can think of?
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