Cerberus (Noun)
Meaning
(Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In Greek mythology, Cerberus was often depicted as a massive three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the underworld, Hades.
- Cerberus, the fearsome three-headed dog, was the offspring of the monstrous Typhon and Echidna.
- According to legend, only a select few were able to outsmart Cerberus and gain entry into the underworld.
- The myth of Cerberus has endured for centuries, symbolizing the formidable guardian of the afterlife.
- As the son of Typhon, Cerberus inherited his father's ferocity and became a powerful symbol of the underworld's defenses.