Cerberus
Cerberus was a monstrous three-headed dog who guarded the entrance to Hades, the underworld of Greek and Roman mythology. Cerberus was the offspring of the monsters Typhon and Echinda. His mane and tail consisted of snakes. However, according to Hesiod, he had fifty heads.
Cerberus guarded the land of Hades, and if anyone tried to get in, he would not let them. Cerberus allowed only shades or spirits of the dead to enter Hades and then savagely barred their escape. However, only three living mortals successfully overcame him. However, only three living mortals successfully overcame him: Orpheus, who used the magical power of his music to charm Cerberus into submission; Hercules, who used his great strength; and Aeneas, who entered the underworld with the help of an old woman called the Sibyl who lulled or tricked him to sleep with drugged food.
by : Elizabeth Kraus
Source Book: The World Book
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