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Erebus

ere·bus

UK/ˈɛɹəbəs/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day

Origin

From Latin Erebus, from Ancient Greek Ἔρεβος (Érebos). Doublet of rajas. [Alt: Mount Erebus]

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