The earliest depictions date from the beginning of the sixth century BC. A Corinthian cup (c.590--580 BC) from Argos (now lost) shows Cerberus with a single canine head, and snakes rising from his head and all over his body.
The earliest depictions date from the beginning of the sixth century BC. A Corinthian cup (c.590--580 BC) from Argos (now lost) shows Heracles with bow, accompanied by Hermes. Cerberus has one head, with snakes rising from his head and all over his body.