{"id":61322,"date":"2023-09-10T22:54:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T19:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/greece\/gates-of-hades-where-according-to-mythology-cerberus-was-located\/61322\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T19:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:55:04","slug":"gates-of-hades-where-according-to-mythology-cerberus-was-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/epirus-en\/gates-of-hades-where-according-to-mythology-cerberus-was-located\/61322\/","title":{"rendered":"Gates of Hades: Where according to mythology Cerberus was located"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many parts of Greece have been associated with mythology and stories from antiquity. Traveling, therefore, you will come across many of these places about which there have been various discussions, and the myth is passed from generation to generation. One such example is the Gates of Hades, where, according to mythology, Cerberus was located<\/strong>. This is the Acheron River in Epirus, which is particularly popular for those who love summer holidays in the mountains but also for those who are nature lovers and make getaways to green places with running waters. What is certain is that when you get there, nothing reminds you of the Gates of Hades.<\/p>\n

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Bella Vraka: One of the best beaches in Greece<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Gates of Hades: Where, according to myth, Cerberus was located<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the southernmost part of the prefecture of Ioannina, near the village of Serziana, it is said that the “gates of Hades” were located. An area and a route that is not easy to explore if you do not know it. You can walk on a stone-cobbled path and enjoy the sound of the waters of Acheron and the singing of birds<\/strong>. A fairytale atmosphere associated with mythology, as we said there. <\/span>There was Cerberus, the mythical monster with three heads, a dragon tail, and a serpentine mane, who was a guard at the gates of Hades. <\/span><\/p>\n


\nAccording to mythology, Acheron was the river, the crossing of which was made by the “psychopomp” Hermes who delivered the souls of the dead to Charon to end up in the kingdom of Hades<\/strong>
\n<\/a>. The legend also says the following: that each soul, as he passed by Charon’s ferry, would have to give an obolus for transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Video: Gates of Hades<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Get a taste of the video of the n.p. production <\/a><\/strong>channel on youtube.<\/p>\n