katabasis (0 synonym found)

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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.

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