Katabasis

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What Does Katabasis Mean?

  • 下行
  • 地下之旅
  • 下降

Katabasis Pronunciation

/ˌkætəˈbeɪsɪs/

Katabasis Definition

noun

Definition

A descent, especially in a mythological or spiritual context, often referring to a journey to the underworld or a significant life transition.

In ZH

一种下降，特别是在神话或精神语境中，通常指向地下世界的旅程或重大生活转变。

How to Use Katabasis in a Sentence

  • The hero's katabasis marked a turning point in his quest.
  • In many ancient myths, a katabasis symbolizes the hero's journey into darkness.
  • Literary scholars often analyze the katabasis in epic tales.
  • Her meditation practice felt like a personal katabasis toward self-discovery.
  • The film's theme revolves around the protagonist's katabasis and return.