They worshipped, so they said, the Great Old Ones who…
““They worshipped, so they said, the Great Old Ones who lived ages before there were any men, and who came to the young world out of the sky. Those Old Ones were gone now, inside the earth and under the sea; but their dead bodies had told their secrets in dreams to the first men, who formed a cult which had never died. This was that cult, and the prisoners said it had always existed and always would exist, hidden in distant wastes and dark places all over the world until the time when the great priest Cthulhu, from his dark house in the mighty city of R’lyeh under the waters, should rise and bring the earth again beneath his sway. Some day he would call, when the stars were ready, and the secret cult would always be waiting to liberate him.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Ancient cosmic beings once worshipped, their secret cult awaits the rise of Cthulhu to dominate Earth again.
In simple terms: Old gods' cult waits for Cthulhu's return.
Key Takeaway
Beware dormant forces that could reshape reality.
Themes
myth
cosmic horror
cult
apocalypse
Mood
eerie
foreboding
Type
mythical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Horror writing
- role‑playing games
- themed parties
- creative storytelling
Key Concepts
Lovecraftian myth
ancient deities
secret societies
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden influences shape our world?
- How do myths affect our perception of danger?
A Different Perspective
The myth may inspire fear but also curiosity about unknown powers.