Chthonic is a word related to all things underworld
The word chthonic, or chthonian, is derived from the Ancient Greek word ĻĪøĻĪ½, “khthon”, meaning earth or soil. It translates more directly from ĻĪøĻĪ½Ī¹ĪæĻ or “in, under, or beneath the earth” which can be differentiated from Īįæ, or “g
PlutusĀ is anĀ Ancient Greek comedy 388 BCE
Plutus Written by Aristophanes Chorus Rustics Characters ChremylosCario(n)PlutusPeniaHermes Mute mutual Date premiered 388 BCE Original language Ancient Greek Genre Ancient Greek comedyPolitical satire Setting Classical Athens PlutusĀ is anĀ Ancient Greek comedyĀ by the playwrightĀ Aristophanes, whi
Atlantes (architecture)
In EuropeanĀ architectural sculpture, anĀ atlasĀ (also known as anĀ atlant, orĀ atlanteĀ orĀ atlantid; pluralĀ atlantes)Ā is a support sculpted in the form of a man, which may take the place of aĀ column, aĀ pierĀ or aĀ pilaster. The Roman term for such a sculptural support isĀ telamonĀ (plural tela
Terms, not to be confused with Herms…sometimes (architecture)
InĀ Classical architectureĀ and in art aĀ termĀ orĀ terminal figureĀ (plural:Ā termsĀ orĀ termini) is a human head and bust that continues down as a square tapering pillar-like form. It is usually distinguished from aĀ herm, which has a head and shoulders only,Ā but the two words may be used rather
Turms, Etruscan equivalent of Mercury and Hermes
InĀ Etruscan religion,Ā TurmsĀ (usually written as šššššĀ TurmÅĀ in theĀ Etruscan alphabet) was the equivalent of RomanĀ MercuryĀ and GreekĀ Hermes, both gods of trade and the messenger god between people and gods.Ā He was depicted with the same distinctive attributes as Hermes and M
herm. and Herm.
herm. is a botanical/zoological abbreviation for hermaphrodite, a sexually reproducing organism that produces both male and female gametes. Herm. following the name of a Christian saint denotes that the saint was a hermit
Klaatu, a fictional alien appearing inĀ Marvel Comics, is a member of the extraterrestrial race called the Herm
TheĀ HermsĀ are a race ofĀ whale-like creatures with yellow-white skin that can absorb all manner of electromagnetic energy for strength and substance, which can also allow them to briefly transform into beings of pure energy; they can apparently travel through intergalactic space in energy form.Ā K
Statue of Hermes (five fables)
There are five fables of ancient Greek origin that deal withĀ the statue of Hermes. All have been classed as burlesquesĀ that show disrespect to the god involved and some scepticism concerning the efficacy of religious statues as objects of worship. Ā Statues of Hermes differed according to function
Herma
Picture this: You’re strolling through a classical Greek agora, minding your own business, when BAM! You’re face-to-face with a square pillar sporting a head, maybe some pecs if you’re lucky, and ā oh, hello there! ā a rather prominent set of male genitalia at eye level. Talk a
Pterion and Pteron Notes
The pterion is the region where the frontal, parietal, temporal, and sphenoid bones join. It is located on the side of the skull, just behind the temple. Structure The pterion is located in the temporal fossa, approximately 2.6 cm behind an