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CERBERUS (hound of the underworld)

Monster · three-headed dog that guards the underworld in Greek mythology

Cerberus, hound of the underworld, full-length portrait
Parents
Typhon, Echidna
Siblings
Hydra, Nemean lion, chimera, Orthrus
In the sources
13 ancient passages

Appearance

Cerberus is described as having three heads, a feature later poets added unlike Homer's unnamed version. Ovid Met. 4.416-562 (3) +2

In the myths

Heracles dragged Cerberus away from the underworld to the upper world through a cave at Taenarum and Troezen against the dog's will. Apollodorus 2.5.12 +5 Heracles captured Cerberus without weapons by wrapping his arms around its head. Apollodorus 2.5.12 +1 Heracles displayed Cerberus to Eurystheus and the people, causing widespread amazement, before returning the dog to Hades. Apollodorus 2.5.12 +1

From the Mythos Codex: 34 facts, each checked against the ancient passage it comes from, here drawn from Apollodorus, Diodorus of Sicily, Ovid. Updated 17 October 2026.

The full turnaround for Cerberus is in the studio now. It will appear here, ready to view from every side, as soon as it is approved.

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