Thangues

Thangues is a fictional entity appearing in the works of author H.P. Lovecraft. It is primarily known from the short story "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," though references to it also appear in other stories within the Cthulhu Mythos. Thangues is presented as a colossal, ancient sea deity or entity, often depicted as a monstrous, piscine humanoid with dark, leathery skin and immense power. Its origins are described as being from the deepest parts of the ocean, and it is associated with a race of amphibious creatures known as the Deep Ones.

In Lovecraft's mythology, Thangues is worshipped by certain isolated communities, most notably the inhabitants of Innsmouth. These worshippers engage in dark rituals and pacts with Thangues, seeking its favor and protection in exchange for a form of immortality and prosperity. The entity's influence is said to corrupt those who come into contact with it, leading to physical and spiritual degradation. Thangues is often portrayed as a malevolent force, indifferent to human suffering and driven by alien desires. Its presence is a source of dread and cosmic horror, representing the vast, unknowable, and often terrifying nature of the universe as envisioned by Lovecraft.