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Definition of katabasis:
(n) :
(mythology, literature) A mytheme or trope in which the hero embarks on a journey to the underworld.
(n) :
(by extension, humorous) Any journey downwards or fall.
(n) :
A retreat, especially a military one.
(n) :
A journey from the interior of a country to the coast.
(n) :
(rare) The presence of downward (drainage or katabatic) winds.
Definition of katabasis:
(n) :
(mythology, literature) A mytheme or trope in which the hero embarks on a journey to the underworld.
(n) :
(by extension, humorous) Any journey downwards or fall.
(n) :
A retreat, especially a military one.
(n) :
A journey from the interior of a country to the coast.
(n) :
(rare) The presence of downward (drainage or katabatic) winds.