hellmouth
Noun
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hellmouth (plural hellmouths)
A symbolic representation of Hell in the form of a monstrous mouth, typically shown swallowing the condemned.
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Appearances Television Cordelia Chase first appears in the premiere episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, titled " Welcome to the Hellmouth ".
In addition to being an open-ended plot device, Joss Whedon has cited the Hellmouth and " High school as Hell " as one of the primary metaphors in creating the series.
Spike's amulet channels the power of the sun to destroy the Hellmouth and all the vampires within it, including himself.
The Hellmouth, located beneath the school library, is a source of mystical energies as well as a nexus for a wide variety of evil creatures and supernatural phenomena.
The television series shows Buffy carrying out her destiny in a small town built atop a portal to hell (Hellmouth), surrounded by a group of friends and family who support her in her mission.
The TV series, they mentioned a watcher when Rupert Giles mentions it to Buffy in Welcome to Hellmouth and what they do."