In Greek mythology, Orthrus (Ancient Greek: Ὄρθρος, Orthros) or Orthus (Ancient Greek: Ὄρθος, Orthos) was, according to the mythographer Apollodorus, a two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle and was killed by Heracles. [1]

In Greek mythology, Cerberus (/ ˈsɜːrbərəs / [2] or / ˈkɜːrbərəs /; Ancient Greek: Κέρβερος 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.

The characteristic of cynocephaly, or cynocephalus (/ saɪnoʊˈsɛfəli /), having the head of a canid, typically that of a dog or jackal, is a widely attested mythical phenomenon existing in many different forms and contexts. The literal meaning of cynocephaly is "dog-headedness"; however, that this refers to a human body with a dog head is implied.

ORTHROS (Orthrus) was a two-headed, serpent-tailed dog which guarded the fabulous, red cattle of Geryon on the island of Erytheia. Herakles was sent to fetch these as one of his twelve labours and in the process slew both Orthros and his master.

May 10, 2023 · As described in Greek mythology, Orthrus was a dog with two heads, a muscular body and dark fur. His eyes were said to be fierce and his breath was said to be poisonous. He was often depicted with a snake tail and sharp claws, which made him even more terrifying.

Orthrus or Orthus was a monster in Greek mythology, a dog with two heads and brother of Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guarded the Underworld. They were the offspring of the father and mother of all monsters, Typhoeus and Echidna respectively.

Orthros (Greek mythology) was a two-headed dog born to Greek mythology's most infamous monster parents Typhon and Echidna. Mythology tells us extremely little about this potentially fascinating beast whose sole purpose in myth seemed …

Aug 13, 2023 · Orthrus was the loyal and vicious two-headed dog that guarded Geryon’s red cattle. He was the son of Typhon and Echidna, and he was a monster just like his siblings. He was killed by Heracles who came to steal the cattle he so devoutly watched over.

Dec 10, 2023 · In the pantheon of Greek mythology, monsters of formidable might and curious origins were no rarity. Among them, Orthrus, the two-headed, serpent-tailed dog, carved a fearsome reputation as the loyal guardian of Geryon’s prized cattle on the island of Erytheia.

Orthrus, a creature born from the intricate web of Greek mythology, stands as a symbol of fear and awe. This beast, a two-headed dog of substantial might and fierce loyalty, shares its lineage with the more widely known Cerberus, the three-headed hound …