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Averno (ävĕr`nō), anc. Avernus (əvûr`nəs) [Gr.,=without bird], small crater lake, .6 mi (.9 km) wide, Campania, S Italy, between Cuma and Puteoli, near the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its intense sulfuric vapors, caused by volcanic activity (now extinguished), supposedly killed the birds flying over it, hence its name. The ancient Romans, impressed by its vapors and its gloomy aspect, regarded it as the entrance to hell; later the name was used for hell itself. Near the lake its personification, the deus Avernus, was worshiped. Averno a crater lake in Italy, near Naples: in ancient times regarded as an entrance to hell How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Later on, during the headliner match that teamed Cassandro and the pale- eyed Mistico versus the evil Averno and Mephisto, the crowd screamed as the stars slammed one another. |
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