Chthonic deities
Glossary term
/ˈθɒn.ɪk ˈdeɪ.ɪ.tiz/
The powers beneath the earth, invoked whenever Bristol’s lower floors, drains or neighbours require classical accreditation.
Appears in
- Odour Issues chapters:
From the books (1 passage)
…Behind him and above in gloom, the slum stank. Chthonic deities offstage gargled hellishly, or else eructated. Some personage dwelling on an upper floor gave by means of emesis salutations unto dawn, in despite of time’s tending towards afternoon.