What does catabasis mean?
noun
In Greek mythology, the descent of heroes into the underworld. In literary and poetic contexts, a journey or process of decline or deterioration.
Example
"The poet's catabasis was a poignant exploration of the human condition, tracing the decline of a once-great civilization."
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