Erebus

[ er-uh-buhs ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the darkness under the earth, imagined either as the abode of sinners after death or of all the dead.
2. Mount, a volcano in Antarctica, on Ross Island. 13,202 feet (4,024 meters).

Erebus

¹

/ ˈɛrɪbəs /

noun

1. Mount Erebus
   a volcano in Antarctica, on Ross Island: discovered by Sir James Ross in 1841 and named after his ship. Height: 3794 m (12 448 ft)

Erebus

²

/ ˈɛrɪbəs /

noun

1. the god of darkness, son of Chaos and brother of Night
2. the darkness below the earth, thought to be the abode of the dead or the region they pass through on their way to Hades

Word History and Origins

Origin of Erebus¹

< Latin < Greek Érebos; cognate with Armenian erek evening, Sanskrit rájas darkness, Gothic riquis darkness

Example Sentences

Shero’s team, for example, requires a helicopter or snowmobiles for a daily commute from McMurdo over the frozen Ross Sea to the foot of snow-covered Mount Erebus, an active volcano.

From Science Magazine

Erebus windfarm, which was due to be commissioned in 2026, has the potential to create 10,000 jobs in Wales.

From BBC

Erebus would be the third floating offshore wind farm in the UK, but the estimated 100 megawatts of energy which could be generated by the project is more than double the others.

From BBC

"A potential delivery strategy for Erebus is currently being developed which will have to fully consider future plans for CfD Allocation Rounds and we will continue to work with the relevant departments in UK government," the firm added.

From BBC

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror became trapped in ice floes in September 1846 and were deserted the following April.

From BBC