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| + | '''Cerberus''' is the name of beast race that appears in God of War series. The Cerberi are the hounds of [[Hades]], however, some of them live on their own, as seen on the [[Island of Creation]]. |
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==Greek Mythology== |
==Greek Mythology== |
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In [[wikipedia:Greek mythology|Greek mythology]], '''Cerberus''' (Κέρβερος) was the name of the three-headed dog which guarded the gates of the [[Underworld]] to prevent those who had crossed the [[River Styx]] from ever escaping. He was the son of [[wikipedia:Echidna|Echidna]], a hybrid half-woman and half-serpent, and [[Typhon]], a fire-breathing giant whom even the gods feared. Cerberus’ brother was [[wikipedia:Orthrus|Orthrus]], always depicted as a two-headed hellhound. The most common depiction of Cerberus in mythological art was a dog with three heads, a mane of live serpents, and a dragon’s tail. |
In [[wikipedia:Greek mythology|Greek mythology]], '''Cerberus''' (Κέρβερος) was the name of the three-headed dog which guarded the gates of the [[Underworld]] to prevent those who had crossed the [[River Styx]] from ever escaping. He was the son of [[wikipedia:Echidna|Echidna]], a hybrid half-woman and half-serpent, and [[Typhon]], a fire-breathing giant whom even the gods feared. Cerberus’ brother was [[wikipedia:Orthrus|Orthrus]], always depicted as a two-headed hellhound. The most common depiction of Cerberus in mythological art was a dog with three heads, a mane of live serpents, and a dragon’s tail. |
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| ⚫ | In [[God of War]], Kratos encounters several Cerberi throughout his journeys, along with their pups, as the [[Pandora's Temple]] guardians.[[Image:Cerberus Puppy.jpg|thumb|left|Cerberus Seed]] These Cerberi are the [[Cerberus Breeder]]s and their [[Cerberus Seed]]s - the creatures of Underworld which could multiply quickly if threatened. |
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| + | [[Image:Cerberus_2.jpg|thumb|right|White, Horned Cerberus]] |
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| + | Kratos encounters more of the Cerberi Breeders and Seeds, which protects the Sisters of Fate, during his quest on the Island of Creation. Also, a new, "normal" Cerberus appears in [[God of War II]], near the beginning of Kratos' quest through the Island. These beast has white hair and horns, and breathes flames. |
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| + | [[Image:CerberusART.jpg|right|thumb|The Mole Cerberus]] |
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| − | Kratos also encounters another "normal" Cerberus once in [[God of War II]], which is depicted with white hair and horns, and breathes flames. An unique monster named [[Mole Cerberus]] also encountered in the [[Bog of the Forgotten]]. |
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| + | Much later, an unique monster named [[Mole Cerberus]] is encountered in the [[Bog of the Forgotten]]. This enormous beast had devastated the Argonauts and even killed and swallowed [[Jason]], who had the [[Golden Fleece]] on him. Kratos killed the beast and took the Golden Fleece. |
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==Related Pages== |
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Image:Cerberus1.jpg|Concept art for Cerberus in ''God of War''. |
Image:Cerberus1.jpg|Concept art for Cerberus in ''God of War''. |
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| − | Image:Cerberus Puppy.jpg|A Cerberus Seed, as it appears in ''God of War''. |
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| − | Image:Cerberus_2.jpg|Concept art for Cerberus in ''God of War II''. |
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Image:Molecerebuspuppy.jpg|Concept art for Cerberus Puppy in ''God of War II''. |
Image:Molecerebuspuppy.jpg|Concept art for Cerberus Puppy in ''God of War II''. |
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| − | Image:Betcer.jpg|The Cerberus as seen in ''God of War: Betrayal''. |
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Revision as of 15:32, 11 February 2010
Cerberus is the name of beast race that appears in God of War series. The Cerberi are the hounds of Hades, however, some of them live on their own, as seen on the Island of Creation.
Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Cerberus (Κέρβερος) was the name of the three-headed dog which guarded the gates of the Underworld to prevent those who had crossed the River Styx from ever escaping. He was the son of Echidna, a hybrid half-woman and half-serpent, and Typhon, a fire-breathing giant whom even the gods feared. Cerberus’ brother was Orthrus, always depicted as a two-headed hellhound. The most common depiction of Cerberus in mythological art was a dog with three heads, a mane of live serpents, and a dragon’s tail.
In the God of War series
God of War
Cerberus Breeder
In God of War, Kratos encounters several Cerberi throughout his journeys, along with their pups, as the Pandora's Temple guardians.
Cerberus Seed
These Cerberi are the Cerberus Breeders and their Cerberus Seeds - the creatures of Underworld which could multiply quickly if threatened.
God of War: Betrayal
Cerberus as seen in God of War: Betrayal
The "normal" Cerberi from Underworld appears in God of War: Betrayal, which are sent by Hades to stop Kratos. These beasts looks identical to Cerberus Breeders, but they don't multiply.
God of War II
White, Horned Cerberus
Kratos encounters more of the Cerberi Breeders and Seeds, which protects the Sisters of Fate, during his quest on the Island of Creation. Also, a new, "normal" Cerberus appears in God of War II, near the beginning of Kratos' quest through the Island. These beast has white hair and horns, and breathes flames.
The Mole Cerberus
Much later, an unique monster named Mole Cerberus is encountered in the Bog of the Forgotten. This enormous beast had devastated the Argonauts and even killed and swallowed Jason, who had the Golden Fleece on him. Kratos killed the beast and took the Golden Fleece.
Related Pages
Gallery
