Represents the guardian of the subconscious, the need to confront one's fears, or the barriers between different states of being. In Greek mythology, Cerberus guards the entrance to the underworld, preventing the dead from leaving and the living from entering. In dreams, Cerberus can symbolize the need to face the darker aspects of oneself or the challenges that must be overcome to achieve personal transformation and growth.

Themes: subconscious, fear, barrier, transformation, growth

More in: 'The Greek Myths' by Robert Graves.