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Cthulhu is a fictional cosmic entity created by writer H. P. Lovecraft. It was introduced in his short story "The Call of Cthulhu", published by the American pulp magazine Weird Tales in 1928. Considered a Great Old One within the pantheon of Lovecraftian cosmic entities, this creature has since been featured in numerous popular culture references.
Cthulhu is fictional cosmic entity created by H. P. Lovecraft for his short story "The Call of Cthulhu". First appearing in the February 1928 issue of the pulp magazine Weird Tales, he is depicted as an octopoid Great Old One of enormous power who lies in a death-like slumber in his sunken city...
The Cthulhu Mythos is a mythopoeia and a shared fictional universe, originating in the works of American horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. The term was coined by August Derleth , a contemporary correspondent and protégé of Lovecraft, to identify the settings, tropes, and lore that were employed by Lovecraft and his literary successors.
Cthulhu, fictional entity created by fantasy-horror writer H.P. Lovecraft and introduced in his story ‘The Call of Cthulhu,’ first published in the magazine Weird Tales in 1928. The creature is described as having ‘an octopus-like head whose face was a mass of feelers.’
Feb 4, 2020 · Cthulhu Explained: Origin, Powers & Mythos. Last Updated: August 13, 2020. H.P. Lovecraft’s most iconic monster, Cthulhu, is an immortal god-like being whose origin and powers are far beyond human understanding.
The Cthulhu Mythos encompasses the shared elements, characters, settings, and themes found in the works of H.P. Lovecraft and associated horror fiction writers. Together, they form the mythos that authors writing in the Lovecraftian milieu have used — and continue to use — to craft their stories.
Cthulhu is a mythical creature that has captured the imagination of many. Its origins can be traced back to the works of American horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, who created the Cthulhu Mythos, a shared fictional universe that includes various otherworldly beings. Cthulhu is one of the most well-known and iconic creatures from this universe.
