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Okay, here's a breakdown of the provided text about Cthulhu, organized and summarized. I've extracted the key information, categorized it, and added a little structure.
I. Core Identity & Description
- Origin: Created by H.P. Lovecraft for the short story "The Call of Cthulhu" (1928).
- Appearance: An octopoid (octopus-like) cosmic entity. Descriptions vary across different authors and stories.
- Quote: "In his house at R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming." (A frequently used and iconic line.)
II. Powers & Abilities
- Transformations: Can undergo transformations and reintegrations impossible for other entities.
- Material Composition: Possesses a unique material composition, different from that of most other beings, possibly originating from incredibly distant cosmic regions.
- Influence: Can mesmerize people and animals.
III. Location & Imprisonment
- R'lyeh: Primarily associated with the sunken city of R'lyeh, located in a mysterious place (sometimes Atlantic, sometimes Pacific, sometimes interdimensional).
- Imprisonment: Originally imprisoned, and the entrance to R'lyeh sealed by star stones.
- Appearances: Despite imprisonment, Cthulhu can be summoned or sighted elsewhere (underground lakes, coastlines).
IV. Cults & Worship
- Followers: Worshipped by various cults, including the Esoteric Order of Dagon and the Deep Ones.
- Tribute: Deep Ones seek to make a "tribute" to Cthulhu.
V. Family & Origins (Complex & Varied)
- Multiple, Conflicting Accounts: Cthulhu's parentage is a complex and inconsistent topic, with different authors offering various family trees.
- Possible Parentage (Lovecraft's Version): Child of Nug, himself a child of Yog-Sothoth and Shub-Niggurath.
- Clark Ashton Smith's Version: Offspring of Cxaxukluth.
- Neil Gaiman's Version: Born on a world with an enormous moon and exploded sun; his mother was devoured by his father.
- Friedrich von Junzt’s Version: Offspring of Yog-Sothoth and a female denizen of the planet Vhoorl.
- Gender: Generally presented as male, though some accounts suggest androgyny.
VI. Timeline of Events & Stories
- Initial Appearance: February 1928, "The Call of Cthulhu."
- Government Occupation of Innsmouth: Led to the suppression of Deep Ones' activities but not permanently.
- Robert Olmstead's Prediction: Believed the Deep Ones would rise again.
- Kathulos of Atlantis: A high-priest and sorcerer from Atlantis is linked to Cthulhu.
- August Derleth's Stories: Cthulhu is imprisoned in R'lyeh, with star stones sealing the entrance.
- William Dyer's Antarctic Expedition Notes: Detailing Cthulhu's interactions with the Old Ones and the Mi-Go.
VII. Key Authors Involved
- H.P. Lovecraft: Original creator.
- August Derleth: Expanded the Mythos significantly, introducing many family tree connections.
- Clark Ashton Smith: Offered alternative family trees and origins.
- Neil Gaiman: Provided a satirical and unique perspective on Cthulhu's origins.
- Friedrich von Junzt: Offered another family tree.
This comprehensive summary captures the major details presented in the provided text regarding Cthulhu and his place in the Lovecraftian Mythos.