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[[File:Location DreamTurquoiseTempleOfNathHorthath.png|150px|thumb|right|"Turquise Temple of Nath-Horthath" illustration by [[Jason Voss]]]] | |||
'''Nath-Horthath''', a minor Dreamlands god worshipped in [[Celephaïs]], appeared in [[H.P. Lovecraft]]'s "[[Celephaïs (fiction)]]" and ''[[Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (fiction)]]''. | |||
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==Cult of Nath-Horthath== | ==Cult of Nath-Horthath== | ||
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<br>— Author, "Story" | <br>— Author, "Story" | ||
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The turquoise temple of Nath-Horthath is served by eighty orchid-wreathed priests, and orchid-crowned high priest of Nath-Horthath. Though Nath-Horthath is chiefly worshipped in [[Celephaïs]], all the Great Ones are mentioned in diurnal prayers in the Temple; and the priest was reasonably versed in their moods. | The turquoise temple of Nath-Horthath is served by eighty orchid-wreathed priests, and orchid-crowned high priest of Nath-Horthath. Though Nath-Horthath is chiefly worshipped in [[Celephaïs]], all the Great Ones are mentioned in diurnal prayers in the Temple; and the priest was reasonably versed in their moods. | ||
==Heresies and Controversies== | |||
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Optional. This is a good place to include non-canon and controversial aspects of the Great Old One's mythos. Suggested Alternative Theories include: Derleth's elemental scheme; pseudo-science interpretation; "fanon" interpretations; unofficial humorous or eccentric takes on the mythos like Lovecraft's family tree; identification with "Real Life" mythological, religious, folklore, natural, and historical phenomena; rumor and speculation contribute some flexibility and ambiguity to the mythos. | Optional. This is a good place to include non-canon and controversial aspects of the Great Old One's mythos. Suggested Alternative Theories include: Derleth's elemental scheme; pseudo-science interpretation; "fanon" interpretations; unofficial humorous or eccentric takes on the mythos like Lovecraft's family tree; identification with "Real Life" mythological, religious, folklore, natural, and historical phenomena; rumor and speculation contribute some flexibility and ambiguity to the mythos. | ||
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Optional. Suggestions for using this deity in the CoC RPG, and in fan-fiction. | Optional. Suggestions for using this deity in the CoC RPG, and in fan-fiction. | ||
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* [[Sandy Petersen]] and [[Chaosium]] add more details to Nath-Horthath in ''[[H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands]]'', describing him as having jet-black skin, a silver chain around his neck and a silver warhammer, a gold and opal crown, and being accompanied by lions, which are sacred to Nath-Horthath and to Celephaïs; the god is easily angered, and constantly bickers with the other [[Elder Gods]]. | |||
==Associated Mythos Elements== | ==Associated Mythos Elements== | ||
* race: [[Elder Gods]] | |||
* location: [[Celephaïs]] | * location: [[Celephaïs]] | ||
* character: [[King Kuranes]] | * character: [[King Kuranes]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Fiction: H.P. Lovecraft, ''[[Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (fiction)]]'', "[[Celephaïs (fiction)]]" | * Fiction: [[H.P. Lovecraft]], ''[[Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (fiction)]]'', "[[Celephaïs (fiction)]]" | ||
[[Category:Great Old Ones]] | [[Category:Great Old Ones]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:30, 2 August 2022
Nath-Horthath, a minor Dreamlands god worshipped in Celephaïs, appeared in H.P. Lovecraft's "Celephaïs (fiction)" and Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath (fiction).
Cult of Nath-Horthath
The turquoise temple of Nath-Horthath is served by eighty orchid-wreathed priests, and orchid-crowned high priest of Nath-Horthath. Though Nath-Horthath is chiefly worshipped in Celephaïs, all the Great Ones are mentioned in diurnal prayers in the Temple; and the priest was reasonably versed in their moods.
Heresies and Controversies
- Sandy Petersen and Chaosium add more details to Nath-Horthath in H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands, describing him as having jet-black skin, a silver chain around his neck and a silver warhammer, a gold and opal crown, and being accompanied by lions, which are sacred to Nath-Horthath and to Celephaïs; the god is easily angered, and constantly bickers with the other Elder Gods.
Associated Mythos Elements
- race: Elder Gods
- location: Celephaïs
- character: King Kuranes