Erebus 
Erebus¹
Definition
Er·ebus (er′ə bəs)
noun
Gr. Myth. the dark place under the earth through which the dead pass before entering Hades
Etymology: L < Gr Erebos < IE base *regwos-, darkness > Arm erekoy, evening, Goth rigis, darkness
Erebus²
Definition
Er·ebus (er′ə bəs)
volcanic mountain on Ross Island, near Victoria Land, Antarctica: c. 12,500 ft (3,810 m)
Erebus Quotes
Not Chaos, not The darkest pit of lowest Erebus Nor aught of blinder vacancy, scooped out By help of dreamsöcan breed such fear and awe As fall upon us often when we look Into our Minds, into the Mind of Manö My haunt, and the main region of my song.
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