Chthonic
Chthonic (UK /ˈkθɒnɪk/, US /ˈθɒnɪk/ from Greek χθόνιος khthonios [kʰtʰónios], "in, under, or beneath the earth", from χθών khthōn "earth") literally means "subterranean". The translation of meaning discusses deities or spirits of the underworld, especially in Greek religion. The Greek word khthon is one of several for "earth"; it typically refers to the interior of the soil, rather than the living surface of the land (as Gaia or Ge does), or the land as territory (as khora (χώρα) does). It evokes, simultaneously, abundance and the grave.
Chthonic and Olympian
While terms such as "Earth deity" or Earth mother have sweeping implications in English, the words khthonie and khthonios had a more precise and technical meaning in Greek, referring primarily to the manner of offering sacrifices to the deity in question.
Some chthonic cults practised ritual sacrifice, which often happened at night time. When the sacrifice was a living creature, the animal was placed in a bothros (βόθρος, "pit") or megaron (μέγαρον, "sunken chamber"). In some Greek chthonic cults, the animal was sacrificed on a raised bomos (βωμός, "altar"). Offerings usually were burned whole or buried rather than being cooked and shared among the worshippers.
Chthonic (band)
Chthonic (sometimes typeset ChthoniC or ChThoniC) is a Taiwanese heavy metal band, formed in 1995 in Taipei. They have been called "the Black Sabbath of Asia." The group incorporates influences from traditional Taiwanese music including the classical Chinese instrument erhu (the band often calls it hiân-á in their native Taiwanese). The band's stated goal is to use their music to bring ancient history and mythology into the modern era via a pan-green focus, especially to build awareness of the myths of Taiwan and tragic events in that country's history (for example, those of the Seediq people).
Since 2011 their trademark erhu has been complemented with stringed instruments including the koto and shamisen, as well as Tibetan Bells and shakuhachi and pgaki flutes, the latter of which are traditionally used by the aboriginal people of Taiwan. The band members are also acclaimed artists and political activists who advocate independence for Taiwan and self-determination for Tibetans and Uighurs. Singer Freddy Lim served as Chairman of the Taiwan chapter of Amnesty International from 2010 to 2014 and won the Legislature seat in the 5th Electoral District of Taipei City. Since their formation, Chthonic has released eight studio albums; the most recent acoustic album, Timeless Sentence (失竊千年 ), was released in Asia in 2014 by Spinefarm Records. According to an interview, the band indicated that this will be the band's last acoustic album.
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ALBUMS
- Bú-Tik released: 2013
- Takasago Army released: 2011
- 十殿 released: 2009
- Pandemonium released: 2008
- 賽德克巴萊 released: 2007
- A Decade on the Throne Live released: 2007
- 閃靈登基十年演唱會 released: 2006
- 鬼脈轉生: 帝輪十年經典精選集 released: 2006
- 永劫輪迴 released: 2005
- 靈魄之界 released: 2000
- 祖靈之流 released: 1999
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ALBUMS
- Project Chaos released: 2006
- Rise of the Star released: 2005
Project Chaos
Released 2006- iMushroom (Mushroom Hill)
- Dead Batteries (Flying Battery)
- Live at the Sandopolis (Sandopolis)
- Beneath the Ashes (Lava Reef)
- The Secluded Stronghold (Hidden Palace)
- Breathtaking Vision (Sky Sanctuary)
- Scrambled Eggman (Boss 2)
- Before the Storm (Death Egg)
- Malicious Fingers (Final Boss)
- The Doomsday (Doomsday)
- So Long and Thanks for All the… (Ending Credits)
Rise of the Star
Released 2005- Drops of Dreamriver ~ Theme of Water Drop
- Free Breezin' ~ Theme of Son of Wind
- Cosmic Transformations ~ Theme of L'il Traveller
- Creampuff Starship ~ Theme of Star Herald
- Kirby…tacular ~ Theme of Swift Hunter
- The Ballad of Sir Kibbles ~ Theme of Dream Hunter
- Starbound ~ Theme of Dream Warrior
- Generalized Vegetal ~ Theme of Star General
- Aviator Soul ~ Theme of Great Ace
- Final Flight ~ Theme of Final Star
- Dreams of Valor ~ Theme of Hero of Lore
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Chthonic
by: KaamosTo the Land of No Return
Goes the Daughter of the Moon
To the Land of Kurnugi
Through the Seven Gates of Kur
To the Dwelling of Erkalla's God
Stripped According to Rites
For her Entering and Walking
Sixty Diseases unto Her
Disease of the Eyes to her Eyes
Disease of the Arms to her Arms
Disease of the Heart to her Heart
Disease of the Head to her Head
Chthonic Sleep of the Goddess
By Oath Returned unto her Sister
Anunnaki Seated on their Thrones
The Dead shall Smell the Smoke Offering
Descent of Ishtar
Descent of Inanna
Rites of Passage
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