Shoggoth
Also known as: Shoggoth
Shoggoth is a fictional creature in Cthulhu mythology, created by American writer HP Lovecraft. Shoggoth first appeared in his novel At the Mountains of Madness, described as an amorphous protoplasmic
Overview
Shoggoth is a fictional creature in Cthulhu mythology, created by American writer HP Lovecraft. Shoggoth first appeared in his novel At the Mountains of Madness, described as an amorphous protoplasmic creature composed of a gelatinous substance that can change shape at will. They are often portrayed as huge, with a typical size of about 15 feet wide, and have multiple eyes that seem to float on the surface. The cultural significance of Shoggoth has surpassed its work itself and has become a contextual symbol for discussions in the field of artificial intelligence.
Shoggoth is a fictional creature in Cthulhu mythology, created by American writer HP Lovecraft. Shoggoth first appeared in his novel At the Mountains of Madness, described as an amorphous protoplasmic creature composed of a gelatinous substance that can change shape at will. They are often portrayed as huge, with a typical size of about 15 feet wide, and have multiple eyes that seem to float on the surface. The cultural significance of Shoggoth has surpassed its work itself and has become a contextual symbol for discussions in the field of artificial intelligence.