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单词 chthonian
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chthonianadj.

/ˈkθəʊnɪən/
Etymology: < Greek χθόνιος of, in, or beneath the earth ( < χθών, χθονός, earth) + -an suffix. Compare French chthonien.
= chthonic adj.
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the world > the supernatural > deity > hell > [adjective] > inhabiting
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1850 J. Leitch tr. K. O. Müller Ancient Art (new ed.) 481 Hermes stood in the cycle of the Chthonian gods, the powers that send up fruits and bounteous blessing from below.
1887 A. Lang Myth, Ritual & Relig. II. 95.
1888 J. Rhys Lect. Origin & Growth Relig. illustr. by Celtic Heathendom 131 Pluto..was always..a chthonian or catachthonian Zeus.
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