antichthon

Noun

Meaning

A hypothetical earth counter to ours, or on the opposite side of the sun.

Inhabitants of opposite hemispheres.

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Examples

Counter-Earth Along with the Central Fire, the "mysterious" Counter-Earth (Antichthon) was the other heavenly body not visible from Earth. Source: Internet

Greek Pythagorean universe further Philolaus believed there was a "Counter-Earth" (Antichthon) orbiting the "Central Fire" (not labeled) that was not visible from Earth. Source: Internet

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