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Cerberus
Κέρβερος grc
Three-headed dog that guards the underworld in Greek mythology
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Family tree
As the myths and records give it. Versions differ from source to source.
The family as a list · 9
Kinship in an account 6
- child of (child) Echidna ancient Greek mythological monster, the mother of monsters
- child of (child) Typhon deadly monster of Greek mythology
- sibling of chimera mythical or fictional animal with parts taken from various animals
- sibling of Hydra ancient serpent-like chthonic water monster, with reptilian traits, that possessed many heads, in Greek mythology
- sibling of Nemean lion the lion killed by Hercules
- sibling of Orthrus mythical dog of Geryon
Family 3
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Affiliation 1
Identification 1
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