Mythological Dogs

Actaeon's Hounds          :Actaeon the hunter accidentally glimpsed the goddess Diana bathing. She changed him into a stag and he was pursued and killed by his own 50 hounds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Argos                           : was a very old dog who recognised Odysseus when he came home in disguise after 20 years.The dog died of joy!

 Cerberus                       : was the monstrous 50- headed watchdog of Hades.


Gargittios & Orthos      : were Greyon's monster dogs, killed by Hercules. Orthos was the brother of Cerberus.