Cerberus (Monsters of Mythology) by Evslin, Bernard (1987) Library Binding

Monsters of Mythology

by Bernard Evslin

Recounts the Greek myth about the three-headed dog who was employed to guard the portals of the Underworld

Genres: Mythology, Fantasy, Fiction, Greek Mythology

85 pages, Library Binding

First published September 25, 1987

About the author

Bernard Evslin was an author best known for his adaptations of Greek mythology. With over seventy titles, which include both novel-length retellings and short stories, Evslin is one of the most widely published authors of classical mythology in the world. His best-known work is Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, which has sold more than ten million copies worldwide and has been translated into ten different languages. An estimated 30 million students have come into contact with Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths due to its repeated use in high school and college classrooms over the years. This bestselling anthology includes such well-known stories as "Theseus and the Minotaur" and "Perseus and Medusa." He also published non-Hellenic titles such as The Green Hero, based on the Irish mythological character Finn McCool. He also was involved in an audio book called: "Children of the Corn." It included "Whistling Boy" a Native American tale; "Pancho's Puppets," a story about a boy in Mexico, and other stories.

Reviews

[Donald Armfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never read anything about mythology creatures. I had a visual of what they looked like from Fianl Fantasy RPGS, but that was all.
Bernard Evslin paints the picture of their orgins with a great tale. Recommended reading for fun or study.

Cerberus the guardian of the gates of hell, but not by choice. Has a loveable side, despite the scary look of his three-headed body.

on page 49 there was some great artwork by Hieronymus Bosch The Musical Inferno. I figured I would share the artwork with you. It may hang on my wall at home oneday.

[Jon · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, firstly, not as great as Evslin’s others. This was a cute throw away. He was a buddy who loved his human. That was it. It tried to work in the Hecate and Sphinx myths, but no. This was a throw away. Cute to read but overall a bit of a pass over for me.

[Paige Etheridge · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story about a cool dog who loved their human. Maybe the ending is tragic. Maybe it still ends up ok. It's hard to know.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not just for children! Well told and illustrated with reproductions of great works of art.

[Tony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book as a child and I wish they'd reprint it.