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Orthos

Also called Orthus, Orthros, Orthrus, Ortiius.

In Greek mythology, Orthos is the two-headed hound born of Typhon and Echidna who guards Geryon's cattle and shares monstrous kinship with Cerberus and the Hydra.

At a glance

Tradition
Greek mythology
Trait family
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Traits

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Form

  • Multi-headed body
    why

    Sources agree that Orthos is a two-headed dog, though the finer details of his form, such as whether he carries a serpent's tail like some of his siblings, are not always spelled out in the same way across tellings.

Behaviour

  • Treasure guardian
    why

    In the best-known episode, Orthos serves as watchdog over the red cattle of the giant Geryon on the island of Erytheia, working alongside the herdsman Eurytion to keep the herd safe.

Defensive powers

  • Guardianship
    why

    In the best-known episode, Orthos serves as watchdog over the red cattle of the giant Geryon on the island of Erytheia, working alongside the herdsman Eurytion to keep the herd safe.

Roles

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