(12) Cerberus

• What was Heracles' final task?

  Retrieval of Cerberus from the underworld
• Who did Odysseus meet in the underworld?

  The ghost of Heracles
• Who sent Heracles to the underworld?

  Eurystheus
• What did Heracles need to retrieve from Hades?

  The Hound of Hell
• Who guided Heracles during his task?

  Hermes and bright-eyed Athena
• What was Heracles' challenge in the underworld?

  To capture Cerberus without weapons
• What technique did Heracles use to capture Cerberus?


  Stranglehold
• What did Heracles do after capturing Cerberus?

  Presented him to Eurystheus
• What was Cerberus' role after being returned to Hades?

  To guard the entrance to the underworld
• What are the key events in Heracles' retrieval of Cerberus?

  • Sent by Eurystheus to Hades
  • Met ghost of Heracles in the underworld
  • Guided by Hermes and Athena
  • Challenged to capture Cerberus without weapons
  • Used stranglehold technique
  • Presented Cerberus to Eurystheus
  • Returned Cerberus to Hades