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Pluto and Persephone enthroned underworld of Greek mythology
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James Barry (1741-1806) painting title: The Education of Achilles, oil on canvas by James Barry, c. 1772; in the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut. 102.9 x 128.9 cm Alternate title: Chiron and Achilles
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Hades. Persephone. Hades (aka Pluto or Pluton)& Persephone enthroned. God&Goddess of underworld sit. 3 headed dog Cerberus at feet. Females on harp and rebec (L)men on harps or tortured. Les Echecs amoureux, Manuscript produced 4 Louise de Savoy,15th c.
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Cerberus: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: Ancient Origins - Cerberus: Legendary Hell Hound of the Underworld. Jun 21, 2024
Add new Web site: Greek Legends and Myths - Cerberus in Greek Mythology. Feb 26, 2024
Link added. Aug 11, 2023
Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - Cerberus. Aug 11, 2023
Add new Web site: In2Greece - Cerberus, Greek mythology. Jan 13, 2023
Add new Web site: Mythology.net - Cerberus. Nov 18, 2022
Add new Web site: Mythopedia - Cerberus. Aug 30, 2022
Add new Web site: Greek Gods and Goddesses - Cerberus. May 01, 2022
Corrected display issue. Feb 07, 2020
Add new Web site: Ancient Origins - Cerberus: Legendary Hell Hound of the Underworld. Feb 28, 2019
Add new Web site: Perseus Digital Library - Cerberus. Jan 15, 2017
Added photograph. Jan 25, 2012
New article added. Oct 21, 2009
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