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Ktulhu
What is a Ktulhu?
Ktulhu is a fictional cosmic entity created by the American writer H.P. Lovecraft.
It first appeared in his short story "The Call of Cthulhu", published in 1928.
Ktulhu is one of the Great Old Ones, a group of ancient and powerful beings that exist in the Lovecraftian universe.
Ktulhu is described as a huge creature with a head like an octopus, a body like a dragon, and wings like a bat.
It has tentacles, claws, and scales, and it smells like rotting flesh.
It sleeps in a sunken city called R'lyeh, located in the South Pacific Ocean.
It can influence the minds of humans, causing them to have nightmares and go insane.
Ktulhu is worshipped by cults around the world, who believe that one day it will awaken and destroy the world.
They chant the phrase "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", which means "In his house at R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming".
Ktulhu is a very popular character in literature, movies, games, music, and internet culture.
It has inspired many other writers and artists to create their own versions of Ktulhu and other cosmic horrors.
Ktulhu is also a symbol of nihilism, chaos, and madness.
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What does a Ktulhu look like?
A Ktulhu is a fictional creature created by the writer H.P.Lovecraft.
It is a cosmic entity of immense power and horror, with a body that resembles a mix of an octopus, a dragon, and a human.
Ktulhu has a huge head with tentacles, a scaly body with claws and wings, and a green, slimy appearance.
It sleeps in a sunken city called R'lyeh in the Pacific Ocean, and influences the dreams and minds of humans.
This creature is considered a Great Old One, a god-like being from another dimension, that is worshipped by cultists and feared by many.
Ktulhu is also spelled as Cthulhu, and its name is pronounced differently by different sources.
The name is supposed to be unpronounceable by human tongues, as it is a word from an alien language.
Ktulhu is one of the most popular and influential characters in Lovecraft's stories, and has inspired many other works of literature, film, music, games, and internet culture.
It is often seen as a symbol of chaos, madness, and destruction, as well as a source of fascination and creativity.
Example of the color palette for the image of Ktulhu
![Palette with colors: Fawn, Cafe noir and Smoky black Picture with primary colors of Fawn, Cafe noir, Smoky black, Old lavender and Golden brown](/images/ktulhu/painting-of-a-man.webp)
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