In Greek mythology, Cerberus (in Greek Κέρβερος Kerberos, 'demon of the pit'), also known as Cerberus was a dog of Hades, a three-headed monster (although it was said to have 50 or 100) with a serpent tail and innumerable snake heads on his back.
Cerberus guarded the gate of Hades (the Greek underworld) and ensured that the dead do not leave and the living could not enter. He was the son of Echidna and Typhon, the brother of Orthrus The existence of a hellhound in the entrance of hell seems that was already present in the original Indo-European mythology, appearing in myths other Indo-European peoples, such as bloody dog \u200b\u200bGarm in Norse mythology.
Cerberus guarded the gate of Hades (the Greek underworld) and ensured that the dead do not leave and the living could not enter. He was the son of Echidna and Typhon, the brother of Orthrus The existence of a hellhound in the entrance of hell seems that was already present in the original Indo-European mythology, appearing in myths other Indo-European peoples, such as bloody dog \u200b\u200bGarm in Norse mythology.
capture Cerberus Heracles
The last of the twelve labors of Heracles was to capture Cerberus. He traveled first to Eleusis to be initiated into the Eleusinian mysteries and learn well how to live in and out of Hades, and on his way to absolve himself of guilt for having killed their children. Found the entrance to the underworld in Tanaerum. Athena and Hermes helped him to pass the entrance to the outward and return journeys. Thanks to the persistence of Hermes and his own appearance fierce, Charon in his boat took him across the Styx.
While in the underworld, Heracles freed Theseus but the earth shook when he tried to free Pirítoo, so he had to leave behind. Both had been imprisoned by Hades, who was magically attached to a bank when they tried to abduct Persephone. That magic was so strong that when Heracles pulled Theseus to free, part of the thighs were sticking it to the bank, which would explain why his descendants had notably lean thighs.
In some versions, Heracles simply asked Hades for permission to take Cerberus, to which he always agreed Heracles did not harm the dog, but in other versions Heracles shot Hades with an arrow. After that, in some versions Heracles wrestled with the dog and dragged him out of Hades, passing by the cave Aquerusia, but in others treated with kindness Heracles fierce dog for the first time, and he obediently followed him outside
While in the underworld, Heracles freed Theseus but the earth shook when he tried to free Pirítoo, so he had to leave behind. Both had been imprisoned by Hades, who was magically attached to a bank when they tried to abduct Persephone. That magic was so strong that when Heracles pulled Theseus to free, part of the thighs were sticking it to the bank, which would explain why his descendants had notably lean thighs.
In some versions, Heracles simply asked Hades for permission to take Cerberus, to which he always agreed Heracles did not harm the dog, but in other versions Heracles shot Hades with an arrow. After that, in some versions Heracles wrestled with the dog and dragged him out of Hades, passing by the cave Aquerusia, but in others treated with kindness Heracles fierce dog for the first time, and he obediently followed him outside
Theories about its origin
The constellation of Pisces was not always associated with two fish, because the original star was a Pisces fish Austrinus. It was also believed that there were two people together (in some stories were turned into fish, which finally evolved to simple fish). Both would be united under the ecliptic, the area was believed to represent the underworld. The ecliptic, the sun's transit, cut the link. One of them is almost out (the west) and the other seems to remain united to the ecliptic and heading downwards (the East). However, part of it still attached.
The Heracles the person who managed to liberate from his trap in the underworld as Theseus tells the knowledge that he myths associated with Queen of the Amazons, and therefore must appear in the following story as a companion of Heracles . This emphasis on continuity is possibly related to the fact that the constellation that represents the next story also appears partly on Pisces.
The Heracles the person who managed to liberate from his trap in the underworld as Theseus tells the knowledge that he myths associated with Queen of the Amazons, and therefore must appear in the following story as a companion of Heracles . This emphasis on continuity is possibly related to the fact that the constellation that represents the next story also appears partly on Pisces.
Under the constellation Cetus Pisces is usually considered a sea monster or whale. However, it is also possible to see it as two closed doors with their poles and a group of three stars after the center of both. Since facing the ecliptic and are very close to it, the doors would be the underworld, which would be under the ecliptic. The guardian of the gates of Hades was traditionally Cerberus, which had three heads, a partnership that requires the use of the three principal (though comparatively weak) stars in the constellation Fornax modern way of tail.
Since Cerberus was considered a permanent part of Hades, little could happen would do him harm. There being no other constellation in this region, little story could be given apart from making something permanent, such as move you on the other side of the doors.
Alternatively, an earlier version could not have included the story of Theseus imprisoned, what might have been a later reworking of the role of the constellations in history. In this case, the branch of Pisces does not escape the ecliptic could have been intended to represent the consequent rise of Cerberus (but still tied, and thus taking you back to final).
Since Cerberus was considered a permanent part of Hades, little could happen would do him harm. There being no other constellation in this region, little story could be given apart from making something permanent, such as move you on the other side of the doors.
Alternatively, an earlier version could not have included the story of Theseus imprisoned, what might have been a later reworking of the role of the constellations in history. In this case, the branch of Pisces does not escape the ecliptic could have been intended to represent the consequent rise of Cerberus (but still tied, and thus taking you back to final).
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