| "Cerberus" | |
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| Details | |
Type(s) |
Beast |
Source |
Greek mythology |
Scale |
Large |
Other names |
Kerberus, Kerberos, Hound of Hades |
Similar creature(s) |
Hellhound, Orthrus |
Cerberus (greek: Κέρβερος) is a large multi-headded hound. While usually depicted with three heads, this is not exclusively the case. Cerberos is also at times depicted with a serpent's tail, or snakes growing out of it's body, and at times with a mane of fire, or fire-breathing abilities. Cerberos guards the gates of the underworld.
Source[ | ]
Cerberus is the offspring of Typhon and Echidna. Cerberus' siblings are the Chimera, Hydra, Sphinx and Orthrus. The earliest mention is in Hesiod's poem Theogony around 700 BC.
Media[ | ]
Cerberus appear in the following media: