Cerberus gave the name "Cerberus" to a genus of Asian snakes, which are commonly called "dog-faced water snakes" in English. Cerberus In Greek mythology, Cerberus (; "Kerberos" ), often called the "hound of Hades", is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving. Cerberus was the offspring of the monsters Echidna and Typhon, and usually is described as having three heads, a serpent for a tail, and snakes protruding from parts of his body. Cerberus is primarily known for his capture by Heracles, one of Heracles' twelve labours. Descriptions of Cerberus vary, including
What the Dog Saw 2: "Theories, Predictions, and Diagnoses" Part 3: "Personality, Character, and Intelligence" What the Dog Saw What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures is the fourth book released by author Malcolm Gladwell, on October 20, 2009. The book is a compilation of the journalist's articles published in "The New Yorker". Gladwell initially covered business and science in "The Washington Post" before joining the staff at "The New Yorker" in 1997. Each of the articles first appeared in "The New Yorker" and was handpicked by Gladwell. The stories share a common theme, namely that Gladwell tries to show us the world through