Illustration
Hercules capturing Cerberus (Kerberos), the hound of Hades. Detail from a c. 530 BCE Attic black-figure amphora. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2017, July 28). Hercules Captures Cerberus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6928/hercules-captures-cerberus/
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