Cerberus
Cerberus
Definition
Cer·berus (sʉr′bər əs)
noun
Gr. & Rom. Myth. the three-headed dog guarding the gate of Hades
Etymology: L < Gr Kerberos
Cer·be′·rean (sər bir′ē ən) adjective
Cerberus
Telecom Definition
Also known as Kerberos. In Greek mythology, the three-headed dog that guarded the gates of Hades. Cerberus also had a snake for a tail and a serpentine mane. See also Kerberos.
Cerberus Quotes
Hence loathe' d Melancholy, Of Cerberus and blackest midnight born, In Stygian cave forlorn 'Mongst horrid shapes, and shrieks, and sights unholy, Find out some uncouth cell, Where brooding Darkness spreads his jealous wings, And the night-raven sings.
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