Etymology: A Name Shrouded in Mystery The etymology of Cerberus' name has puzzled scholars for centuries. Some have attempted to link it to the Sanskrit word "sarvarā," meaning "spotted," while others have proposed Greek roots like "creoboros" (flesh-devouring) or "ker berethrou" (evil of the pit). However, as the classical scholar R.D. Ogden notes, a definitive … Continue reading Cerberus