Meaning of the word erebus in English
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erebus
US /ˈɛr.ə.bəs/
UK /ˈɛr.ə.bəs/
Noun
1.
(Greek Mythology) The primordial god of darkness, a region of the underworld through which the dead pass to Hades.
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In ancient Greek myths, souls of the dead first passed through Erebus.
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The darkness of Erebus was said to be absolute and eternal.
2.
A large active volcano in Antarctica, the second-highest volcano on the continent.
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Mount Erebus is known for its persistent lava lake.
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Explorers have often been drawn to the remote and active Mount Erebus.