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A sop to Cerberus is a bribe given to a distract or appease a person who may cause trouble. This is derived from the Vergil's Aeneid.

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What does a sop to Cerberus mean?

In Greek mythology, Cerberus is a three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the underworld. Offering a sop to Cerberus means giving him a treat or bribe to appease or distract him. This act is usually done to ensure safe passage into the underworld or to prevent Cerberus from attacking.


What does To throw a sop to Cerberus mean?

A sop to Cerberus is when someone bribes you to do something •~•~•~•~•~•history•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ Cerberus was a three headed dog and was a monster in Greek mythology. He guarded the gates of the underworld so only dead people could get in, however, he didn't go because he wanted to, he was bribed. A sop is a cake, or a honey cake. Cerberus was given this to come down to the underworld. Now, if you're not dead and want to go through the underworld, you can bribe him with honey cake and go through.


What mythology story does this mythology expression come form a sop to cerebrus?

A.Word.A.Day--cerberus Cerberus (SUR-buh-ruhs) noun A powerful, hostile guard. [From Latin, from Greek Kerberos.] Cerberus (also Kerberos) was the three-headed dog that guarded the entrance to Hades, the infernal region in classical mythology. Ancient Greeks and Romans used to put a slice of cake in the hands of their dead to help pacify Cerberus on the way. This custom gave rise to the idiom "to give a sop to cerberus" meaning to give a gift to quiet a troublesome person.


Do Cerberus have brothers and sisters?

Cerberus has one brother, the Hydra


Did Hades steal Cerberus?

No, Cerberus was a gift to him.


Did cerberus ever die?

No, Cerberus was immortal.


Who is cerberus's father?

Zeus is Cerberus' father.


Did Cerberus have any symbols?

what are cerberus symbols


What is guarded by Cerberus?

The Underworld is guarded by Cerberus.


What is the population of Sop Moei?

Sop Moei's population is 7,015.


What is the population of Sop Poeng?

Sop Poeng's population is 7,977.


What is Sop Tui's population?

The population of Sop Tui is 15,100.