<P> In Greek mythology , Cerberus ( / ˈsɜːrbərəs / ; Greek : Κέρβερος Kerberos ( ˈkerberos ) ) , often called the `` hound of Hades '' , is the monstrous multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving . Cerberus was the offspring of the monsters Echidna and Typhon , and usually is described as having three heads , a serpent for a tail , and snakes protruding from parts of his body . Cerberus is primarily known for his capture by Heracles , one of Heracles ' twelve labours . </P>
<P> In Greek mythology , Cerberus ( / ˈsɜːrbərəs / ; Greek : Κέρβερος Kerberos ( ˈkerberos ) ) , often called the `` hound of Hades '' , is the monstrous multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving . Cerberus was the offspring of the monsters Echidna and Typhon , and usually is described as having three heads , a serpent for a tail , and snakes protruding from parts of his body . Cerberus is primarily known for his capture by Heracles , one of Heracles ' twelve labours . </P>
name of the three headed dog in greek mythology
name of the three headed dog in greek mythology
Cerberus
Cerberus