of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth

natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous

completely puzzled or perplexed by something unexpected

an environmental cue, as the length of daylight or the degree of temperature, that helps to regulate the cycles of an organism's biological clock

something wanted or needed

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person

of or relating to a deity or other being conceived of as having the form of an animal

serving as a protector, guardian, or patron

stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient

glowing or glittering with red or golden light

making a hypocritical show of religious devotion, piety, righteousness

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper

holding one's attention completely as though by magic; fascinating

the point farthest from the sun in the path of an orbiting celestial body (such as a planet)