the underworld
noun
1
: the world of crime and criminals
2
: the place where dead people go in Greek myths
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Released on her own Hekate Records (which is named for the Greek goddess of the underworld and also releases music by rising acts), the album features collaborators including Mike Dean, who worked on the album-closing title track.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
Near to it are several sculptures related to the underworld, including Persephone, the queen of the dead, whose lap acts as a bench, and Cerberus.
—Lanta Davis and Vince Reighard, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
In contrast to the darker color scheme embraced by the living trio, Atwood unexpectedly used a brighter color scheme for the dead residents of the underworld.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2024
After 36 years, the ghost with the most has risen from the underworld to the silver screen for another dose of demonic mayhem.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
Near to it are several sculptures related to the underworld, including Persephone, the queen of the dead, whose lap acts as a bench, and Cerberus.
—Lanta Davis and Vince Reighard, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
In contrast to the darker color scheme embraced by the living trio, Atwood unexpectedly used a brighter color scheme for the dead residents of the underworld.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 13 Sep. 2024
After 36 years, the ghost with the most has risen from the underworld to the silver screen for another dose of demonic mayhem.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
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“The underworld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20underworld. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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