Cerberus
[ˈkɛr.bɛ.rʊs]masculine
The phrase Cerberus is the Latin name for the mythological three-headed dog.
Meaning: mythological three-headed dog (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Cerberus is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In Latin poetry, the name Cerberus is sometimes used as a synecdoche for the entire underworld or the terrors of death itself.
- In certain Latin texts, Cerberus is described as being lured away by music, reflecting a Roman fascination with the power of art over brute force.
- In Latin literature, Cerberus is often described as having a mane of snakes instead of just fur. This detail emphasizes his role as a monster rather than a mere dog.
Examples in context
- Cerberus est canis triceps.Cerberus is a three-headed dog.
- In fabulis, Cerberus custodiens inferos est.In stories, Cerberus is guarding the underworld.
Example conversation
Lucia and Gaius are discussing a myth at a library.
- LuciaNum Cerberus terribilis est?Is Cerberus terrifying?
- GaiusIta vero, Cerberus est canis ferox.Indeed, Cerberus is a fierce dog.
- LuciaQuis eum regit?Who rules him?
- GaiusHades eum regit.Hades rules him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cerberus” translations and entries Cerberus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
