KIDS QUIZ
MYTHICAL CREATURES
Question
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Cerberus
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Cyclops
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Gorgons
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Hydra
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Detailed explanation-1: -In Greek mythology, Cerberus (/ˈsɜːrbərəs/; Greek: Kérberos [ˈkerberos]), often referred to as the hound of Hades, is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.
Detailed explanation-2: -KERBEROS (Cerberus) was the gigantic, three-headed hound of Haides which guarded the gates of the underworld and prevented the escape of the shades of the dead. Kerberos was depicted as a three-headed dog with a serpent’s tail, mane of snakes, and a lion’s claws.
Detailed explanation-3: -In ancient Greece they did have some specific dog breeds. There is the Laconian dog breed. They were swift and often used for hunting. Then there is the Molossian dog, which is very similar in appearance to bull dogs, as Cerberus is commonly portrayed.