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. There are several types of Cerberi, with only two being considered a "standard" Cerberi: the ones from God of War: Betrayal and the white, horned Cerberus from God of War II.
Cerberus Breeder
Cerberus Seed
Cerberus as seen in God of War: Betrayal
White, Horned Cerberus
The Mole Cerberus
A Cerberus Mongrel in God of War III
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
In God of War, Kratos encounters several Cerberi throughout his journeys, along with their pups, as the Pandora's Temple guardians. These Cerberi are the Cerberus Breeders and their Cerberus Seeds - the creatures of Underworld which could multiply quickly if threatened.
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
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. This beast has white hair and horns, and breathes flames.
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.
God of War III
Cerberi return in God of War III, and are encountered several times throughout Kratos' journeys through the Underworld. The main species encountered are the smaller breed known as the Cerberus Mongrel, which Kratos can control upon weakening, and the much larger and stronger Hades Cerberus, with magma-like skin. Smaller, one-headed hellhounds are found all over Olympus. Near the end of the game, Kratos will also encounter a very powerful Cerberus known as the Hades Cerberus Breeder.
Related Pages
- Cerberus Seed
- Cerberus Breeder
- Mole Cerberus
- Cerberus Mongrel
- Hades Cerberus
- Hades Cerberus Whelp
- Hades Cerberus Breeder
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