Say hello to the guardian of the underworld in the form of Cerberus , the three-headed dog and faithful protector of the gates of the realm of the dead. This masterpiece is crafted from high quality resin with colorful accents that enhance the iconic look of the statue. Each head is sculptural, the eyes and teeth capture a fierce and menacing expressiveness, while the serpent's tail adds a mythological theme to the sculpture.
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Size: approx. 11 cm (smaller figure)
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Detailed workmanship and polished surface effects
- Imported from the UK
Cerberus is known in Greek mythology as the dog with three heads, guarding the gates of the underworld to prevent the dead from escaping and the living from getting in. He is sometimes referred to with a serpent's tail or snakes on his body. In some ancient sources he had dozens or hundreds of heads - for example, Hesiodos mentions fifty heads, Pindaros a hundred.
The most famous story involving Cerberus is the twelfth quest of the hero Heracles: he was to bring him back to Earth from the underworld. Heraklês transported Cerberus after taming him without using weapons, according to some versions using his lion skin as a shield.
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