CerbeCerberus was a vicious beast that guarded the entrance to Hades and acted as a watchdog for the underworld. He was also a faithful servant to Hades, who was the god of the underworld. According to Apollodorus, Cerberus was a strange mixture of creatures: he had three heads of wild dogs, serpents for a tail, and heads of snakes all over his back. The father of Cerberus was Typhon, a monstrous serpentine giant who is described as a grisly monster with a hundred dragons' heads. While Cerberus mother is the monster half-woman, half-serpent Echinda. Typhon and Echinda had other children as well as Cerberus. Orthus. the two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle. The Hydra of Lerna, a nine headed serpentine water monster. Lastly the Chimaera …show more content…
However, it was possible for Hercules to overpower him. This shows that though death is unavoidable, its fear can still be overcome by the sheer will power of a person. In greek mythology when you read about Cerberus he is almost always associated with Hades. Cerberus was deeply devoted to his master, Hades, and when Hades decided to make him one of the guardians of the underworld, he became devoted to his duty as well. Cerberus obeyed two rules: he prevented living souls from entering the underworld and prevented dead souls from leaving the underworld. Cerberus has no special talent really. His best talent may be his appearance. Cerberus has three heads of wild dogs, a serpent for a tail, and heads of snakes all over his back. Cerberus as the son of Typhon was a demigod, so Cerberus is immortal. Cerberus is also known for the super strength he possess, having the ability tear humans to shreds. Cerberus only weakness may be that he unwavering affection for his master, Hades. Throughout mythology Cerberus stands as a fearsome figure with seemingly no weakness. Only a few times was Cerberus ever challenged, and it was his dedication for his masters orders that led to his