Cthulhu mythos

Cthulhu mythos is the term coined by the writer August Derleth to describe the shared themes, characters, and elements in the works of H.P. Lovecraft, his protegés, and writers influenced by him. Together, they form the mythos that authors, writing in the Lovecraftian , have used—and continue to use—to craft their stories.{{Ref|Harms-viii-a}}

Lovecraft and the mythos

Common themes in Lovecraft's fiction are the insignificance of humanity in the universe and the search for knowledge ending in disaster. Humans are often subject to powerful beings and other cosmic forces, but these forces are not so much malevolent as they are indifferent toward humanity.{{Ref|Lovecraft-a}}

Related Topics:
Humanity - Universe

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The mythos is centered on the Great Old Ones, a fearsome assortment of deities led by the dreaded Cthulhu (though there are other beings in the mythos that are even more monstrous). Cthulhu lies in hibernation in the lost, sunken city of R'lyeh. One day, Cthulhu will awaken "when the stars are right" and will wreak havoc on the earth.{{Ref|Harms-viii-b}}

Related Topics:
Deities - Cthulhu - Hibernation - R'lyeh

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~