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Cerberus (Greek mythology)

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  • The Cumaean Sibyl leads Aeneas to the underworld: they encounter Cerberus. Etching.
  • A three headed monster in an alchemical flask, representing the composition of the alchemical philosopher's stone: salt, sulphur, and mercury. Watercolour painting by E.A. Ibbs.
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    The story of Cupid and Psyche: Psyche feeds a sop to Cerberus in order to gain entry to the underworld. Engraving by the Master of the Die, 15--, after M. Coxie, 153-.

    Coxcie, Michel, 1499-1592. | Date: [between 1500 and 1599] | Reference: 2952295i
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    The Cumaean Sibyl leads Aeneas to the underworld: they encounter Cerberus. Etching.

    | Reference: 33661i
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    The story of Cupid and Psyche: Psyche feeds a sop to Cerberus in order to gain entry to the underworld. Engraving by the Master of the Die, 15--, after M. Coxie, 153-.

    Coxcie, Michel, 1499-1592. | Date: [between 1500 and 1599] | Reference: 2945247i
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    The Cumaean Sibyl leads Aeneas to the underworld: they encounter Cerberus. Engraving by M. Pool after A. Houbraken.

    Houbraken, Arnold, 1660-1719. | Date: [between 1700? and 1732?] | Reference: 3017372i
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    A three headed monster in an alchemical flask, representing the composition of the alchemical philosopher's stone: salt, sulphur, and mercury. Watercolour painting by E.A. Ibbs.

    Ibbs, Edith A. | Date: 1900-1909 | Reference: 38824i
    Part of: Splendor solis
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