The Call of Cthulhu

Interesting Facts

• Cthulhu is an ancient cosmic being that sleeps in the underwater city of R'lyeh.
• The name of the city R'lyeh and the name Cthulhu were invented by Lovecraft and have no real-world language equivalents.
• The book's plot is built on the accounts of different characters who have encountered the Cthulhu cult.
• Cthulhu is described as a gigantic creature with an octopus-like head, scaly body, and clawed limbs.
• The book has had a tremendous impact on the horror genre, spawning numerous followers and adaptations.
• The Cthulhu cult is a secret society that worships the ancient being and seeks to awaken it.
• Lovecraft used a pseudo-scientific writing style to give the story a sense of reality.
• Cthulhu has become a symbol of cosmic horror and the unexplored mysteries of the universe.