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In Greek mythology, the '''Cerberus''' or Kerberos (Greek Κέρβερος, Kérberos, "demon of the pit"), was the hound of [[Hades]], a monstrous three-headed dog with a snake for a tail (sometimes said to have 50 or 100 heads) called a hellhound. Cerberus guarded the gate to Hades and ensured that spirits of the dead could enter, but none could exit (additionally, no living person was to come into Hades). He is the offspring of Echidna and Typhon, and his siblings include the [[Chimera]] and the [[Hydra]]. |
In Greek mythology, the '''Cerberus''' or Kerberos (Greek Κέρβερος, Kérberos, "demon of the pit"), was the hound of [[Hades]], a monstrous three-headed dog with a snake for a tail (sometimes said to have 50 or 100 heads) called a hellhound. Cerberus guarded the gate to Hades and ensured that spirits of the dead could enter, but none could exit (additionally, no living person was to come into Hades). He is the offspring of Echidna and Typhon, and his siblings include the [[Chimera]] and the [[Hydra]]. |
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In the [[God of War]] series, [[Kratos]] encounters several Cerberi throughout his journeys, along with Cerberi litter. He also encounters a "standard" Cerberus once in [[God of War II]], which is depicted with white hair and horns, and breathes flames. |
In the [[God of War]] series, [[Kratos]] encounters several Cerberi throughout his journeys, along with Cerberi litter. He also encounters a "standard" Cerberus once in [[God of War II]], which is depicted with white hair and horns, and breathes flames. |
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Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, the Cerberus or Kerberos (Greek Κέρβερος, Kérberos, "demon of the pit"), was the hound of Hades, a monstrous three-headed dog with a snake for a tail (sometimes said to have 50 or 100 heads) called a hellhound. Cerberus guarded the gate to Hades and ensured that spirits of the dead could enter, but none could exit (additionally, no living person was to come into Hades). He is the offspring of Echidna and Typhon, and his siblings include the Chimera and the Hydra.
In the God of War Series
In the God of War series, Kratos encounters several Cerberi throughout his journeys, along with Cerberi litter. He also encounters a "standard" Cerberus once in God of War II, which is depicted with white hair and horns, and breathes flames.
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- Cerberi Litter
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