In Greek mythology, Cerberus (/ ˈsɜːrbərəs / ⓘ [2] or / ˈkɜːrbərəs /; Ancient Greek: Κέρβερος Kérberos [ˈkerberos]), often referred to as the hound of Hades, is a multi-headed dog that …

Cerberus, in Greek mythology, the monstrous watchdog of the underworld. He was usually said to have three heads, though the poet Hesiod (flourished 7th century bce) said he had 50. Heads …

Feb 10, 2025 · Cerberus, the steadfast guard dog of the Underworld, was tasked with preventing the dead from escaping and stopping the living from entering. In mythology, art, and literature, …

Mar 8, 2023 · Cerberus was the offspring of Typhoeus and Echidna and the guard dog of the Underworld. A servant of Hades (the Greek god of the dead), Cerberus prevented the …

In Greek mythology Cerberus was the gigantic, three-headed hound of Hades which guarded the gates of the underworld and prevented the escape of the shades of the dead. He was depicted …

Jan 18, 2025 · Cerberus, the hound of Hades, was the three-headed guard dog of the Underworld. He was Hades’s beloved pet, entrusted with guarding the gates of the realm of …

Sep 10, 2024 · Known primarily as the hound of Hades, the ruler of the Underworld, Cerberus is a significant figure in both mythology and symbolism, embodying the themes of death, the …

He is the offspring of Echidna and Typhon, and serves Hades, the god of the underworld. Cerberus features in myths such as Heracles' twelfth labor and the story of Orpheus and …

Oct 26, 2024 · Cerberus, the formidable three-headed dog of Greek mythology, is one of the most iconic mythological creatures. Known as the guardian of the Underworld, Cerberus serves as a …

Cerberus – also known as the “hound of Hades ” – was the multi-headed dog who guarded the gates of the Underworld, preventing the dead from leaving, and making sure that those who …