Eric′theus, fourth King of Athens, was the son of Vulcan.

Erin′nys. A Greek name of the Furies. It means Disturber of the Mind.

Erisich′thon was punished with perpetual hunger because he defiled the groves of Ceres, and cut down one of the sacred oaks.

Er′os. The Greek god of love.

Eros′tratus. The rascal who burnt the temple of Diana at Ephesus, thereby hoping to make his name immortal.

Eryc′ina. A name of Venus, from Mount Eryx in Sicily.

Erythre′os. The Grecian name of one of the horses of Sol’s chariot.

Escula′pius, see Æsculapius.

E′ta, see Æta.

E′thon, one of the horses who drew the chariot of Sol—the sun. The word is Greek, and signifies hot.