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Lovecraft Mythos - Cosmic Horror

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H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos is a shared universe far larger and more terrifying than that of humanity, where ancient, malevolent beings known as the Great Old Ones slumber in the depths of space or time. After Lovecraft's death, the Mythos has been expanded and developed by many authors, including August Derleth, Clark Ashton Smith, and Robert E. Howard. These and many other authors have helped to flesh out the Mythos into a rich and complex Dark Universe.

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[โ€“] twice_hatch@midwest.social 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think about that essay probably once a month at least.

Maybe "Moloch Horror" would be a good Schelling point, since Lovecraft was a racist- oh wait that poet was a pedophile. Shit... "Cosmic horror" it is?

[โ€“] SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It had a profound impact on me when I read it years ago. It was a key influence on me constructing a personal religious cosmology and practice, with the purpose of reconciling my strong urges towards the spiritual with my reflexive scientific skepticism.

[โ€“] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I like the cut of your jib, SamuraiBeandog. ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿผ

[โ€“] SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

You have my respect, sir! (non-gendered "sir")