In the Book of Revelation, what is the symbolic significance of the 'bottomless pit' (also translated as 'the abyss') from which locusts with the power of scorpions emerge?

A A metaphor for Hell where Satan is eternally bound. B A representation of the human subconscious and its capacity for evil. C A temporary prison for demonic forces before the final judgment. D A symbol of the unknown dangers and challenges facing the early Church.