Today we will explore another mythological creature. The 3 headed dog Cerberus from Greek mythology. Cerberus looks like a big mean dog with 3 heads. It has actually been depicted as a dog with 1-50 heads throughout history, but the most common is 3. It is a guard dog and guards the gates of Hades, the underworld in Greek mythology. Its job is to prevent people who have crossed the river Styx from returning to the world of the living.
The Cerberus is a well known mythological creature and has appeared in numerous video games like Age of mythology and Kingdom Hearts to name a few. It has also appeared in a lot of movies like Clash of the Titans. A large 3 headed dog named Fluffy can be seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, this beast is clearly inspired by Cerberus. According to the myth Cerberus fell asleep when Orpheus played some music for him and the same thing happens to Fluffy in Harry Potter.
Next Friday you can expect a mythological creature that isn’t from Greek mythology, I promise ;) And tomorrow you can look forward to an extinct creature!
lovely pet :D
SvarSlet50 heads? I would seriously like to see one of these!
SvarSletcerberus kinda reminds me of my dog.
SvarSletImagine having him as a pet, as if one head doesnt drool enough lol
SvarSletI hated fighting this thing in Kingdom Hearts.
SvarSleti had nightmares about this when i was a kid
SvarSletWhat an awesome creature
SvarSletGreek mythology <3
SvarSleti want him as a pet :/
SvarSletOh, i didnt see him in clash of the titans.
SvarSletHad the exact same idea to start a blog up on cryptids. Decided to go with scary stories instead.
SvarSletThr cerberus is going to chomp your head off!!
SvarSletBadass hound.
SvarSletI've always been fascinated by Greek mythology
SvarSletI remember him form Hercules...good dog...nice dog...pls don't eat me
SvarSletI need a guard dog like that!
SvarSleti remember learning greek mythology in school. pretty crazy stuff
SvarSletSweet, I love cerberus. THe name just sounds like it will rip off your face and devour your children :D
SvarSletI did not know the Cerberus was associated with anything more or less than 3 heads. Good to know.
SvarSletI've always been fascinated by the characters and creatures from mythology. That really dominated a lot of my time as a kid.
SvarSletnice pic
SvarSletincredible myth
SvarSletWow very good info! keep it up!
SvarSletIf I remember correctly, this dog is in Harry potter right? Greek myths in Harry Potter lol =D.
SvarSletOdd mixture for sure
cerberus that guardian of hell, there to keep the dead from leaving, not from the living to enter tho =]
SvarSletcan't wait for tomorow and the extinct creature !
SvarSletone of my facourite "animals" :)
SvarSletlike that beast but i didn't know its from greek mythology :/ *shamed
looks awesome
SvarSletCerberus is so cool. Somehow reminds me of harry potter lol
SvarSletThis is probably my favorite blog. I love anything having to do with anything that can be described as "creature"
SvarSletCerberus is always pronounced wrong, thats my 2 cents.
Thank you all very much for all your comments! Feels great having your support :)
SvarSletAnd maxdangerous, that's really a motivator, thank you!
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