Cerberus
CharacterCerberus is a colossal three-headed guardian beast dwelling in Hell's Under Realm. Once Volcanikka seized the realm, she cast Satan's molten crown down into the Bottomless Pit, then set the creature to guard it there, a duty it kept until Invincible defeated it.
Overview
Within Hell, Cerberus ranks as a formidable warden of the Under Realm. It first served as keeper of that realm's gateway, until Volcanikka's climb to power saw the molten crown of Satan thrown down into the Bottomless Pit.
Role
The beast is a towering thing topped by three heads, every one lit with glowing eyes and lined with jagged fangs, and it wields a massive, powerful tail. Cast into the pit after failing to keep Volcanikka from discarding the crown, its overwhelming strength made retrieving that crown all but impossible for any dweller of the realm. The stalemate broke when Damien Darkblood brought Invincible down to the pit; there Invincible overpowered the guardian and ended its long vigil. The design nods to the three-headed hound of Greek myth, likewise named Cerberus, that stood guard at the gates of the underworld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Invincible beat Cerberus?
Yes, Invincible overpowered Cerberus in the Bottomless Pit, ending the creature's long vigil as guardian of Satan's molten crown.
Is Cerberus a bad guy in Invincible?
Cerberus is not portrayed as a villain in the traditional sense; it is a guardian creature bound to protect Satan's molten crown in Hell's Under Realm, acting as an obstacle rather than a schemer.
Can Cerberus be killed?
The record only confirms that Invincible overpowered Cerberus and ended its long guard of the Bottomless Pit; it does not specify whether the creature can be permanently killed.
What is Cerberus in Invincible?
Cerberus is a colossal three headed guardian beast in Hell's Under Realm, topped with glowing eyes, jagged fangs, and a massive tail, designed as a nod to the three headed hound of Greek myth.
Why does Cerberus guard the Bottomless Pit?
After Volcanikka seized the Under Realm, she cast Satan's molten crown into the Bottomless Pit and set Cerberus to guard it there, a duty the creature kept until Invincible defeated it.
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