In greek mythology Kerveros represents the gardian of Adis and is usually depicted as a dog with three heads and a tail, wich has a dragon head at its ending. According to Aisxulos, Kerveros was born by two monsters, the Giant Tufonas and Exidna. Kerveros was the brother of Orthos and Lernaia hydra. His presence not only ensured the confinement of the dead in the Down World, but also prevented the living from going there.
Ancient writers describe Kerveros with different ways. Some present him as a dog with lion legs while others with a bird's tail or with a body covered by snakes.
The most characteristic reference to Kerveros is in the Labors of Hercules and more specifically in the 12th, where Hercules captured and transported Kerveros to Eurostheas, with the force of his hands.
Apart from Hercules, Peirithous and Thiseas tried to capture Kerveros but without any success. Only Orfeus managed to calm him with the sound of his lyre.
Ancient writers describe Kerveros with different ways. Some present him as a dog with lion legs while others with a bird's tail or with a body covered by snakes.
The most characteristic reference to Kerveros is in the Labors of Hercules and more specifically in the 12th, where Hercules captured and transported Kerveros to Eurostheas, with the force of his hands.
Apart from Hercules, Peirithous and Thiseas tried to capture Kerveros but without any success. Only Orfeus managed to calm him with the sound of his lyre.