Meaning of CERBERUS
| Pronunciation: | | 'surburus
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| | Definition: | | [n] (Greek mythology) 3-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon |
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| | See Also: | | mythical creature, mythical monster | |
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| | Definition: | | \Cer"be*rus\, n. [L. Cerberus (in sense 1), gr. ?.]
1. (Class. Myth.) A monster, in the shape of a three-headed
dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions,
Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of East Indian serpents, allied to the
pythons; the bokadam.
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| | Related Terms: | | Aides, Aidoneus, bandog, Charon, Cora, Despoina, Dis, Dis pater, Erebus, guard dog, Hades, Hel, Kore, Loki, Minos, Orcus, Osiris, Persephassa, Persephone, Pluto, Proserpina, Proserpine, Rhadamanthus, Satan, watchdog |
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