Cerberus The Dog of Hades (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162580173)

Cerberus The Dog of Hades is a book written by Maurice Bloomfield that tells the story of Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the gates of the underworld in Greek mythology. The book explores the origins of Cerberus, his role in Greek mythology, and his significance in ancient Greek culture. The author delves into the various myths and legends surrounding Cerberus, including his capture by Heracles (Hercules) as one of his twelve labors. The book also explores the symbolism of Cerberus in ancient Greek art and literature, and how he has been depicted throughout history. With its detailed analysis of one of the most iconic figures in Greek mythology, Cerberus The Dog of Hades is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient Greek culture and mythology.1905. The history of an idea. A collection of thoughts and discussions on Cerberus in art, literature and the myths behind the dog of Hades.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Maurice Bloomfield
ISBN-10: 1162580178
ISBN-13: 9781162580173
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d