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This subject contains information from the Mythos Adjacent Works, and while share similar themes and features of the Mythos are not based on his work, or generally considered a part of the Mythos proper.This subject contains information from the Expanded Cthulhu Mythos, and not based on H.P. Lovecraft's works directly. Groth-Golka is a monstrous creature dwelling under Antarctica.[citation needed]

It is said to vaguely resemble a pterosaur.[citation needed]


It was worshipped in Bal-Sagoth, a remnant colony of Atlantis.The Gods of Bal-Sagoth It has a "bird avatar" form, one of which was killed during the Dark Ages.[citation needed]


Groth-Golka is the lord of the "Fishers From Outside" (possibly the Shantaks).[citation needed]


Behind the Mythos

Groth-Golka was created by Robert E. Howard for the non-Mythos story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth". Lin Carter incorporated these gods into the Mythos, but for a time confused Groth-Golka and Gol-goroth.[citation needed]

Efforts have been made to untangle the confusion.

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