Also known as: Lago d'Averno, Avernus, Lacus Avernus
A volcanic crater lake in southern Italy, believed by the ancient Romans to be the entrance to the underworld. It features prominently in the Aeneid and was a significant site in classical mythology and Renaissance literary commentaries.
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