Erebus

/ˈɛrəbəs/
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Definitions of Erebus
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day
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    a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
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