The Cthulhu Mythos

The Cthulhu Mythos is a fictional universe created by writer H.P. Lovecraft, centered around ancient, powerful cosmic entities and forbidden knowledge. These entities, such as the monstrous Cthulhu, exist beyond human understanding and often influence or threaten humanity unknowingly. The Mythos explores themes of existential dread, the insignificance of humans, and the unknowable universe. It involves stories of secret societies, ancient civilizations, and cosmic horrors that evoke fear of the unknown and the limits of human comprehension. The Mythos has expanded through various authors, becoming a shared mythic landscape in horror literature.