*Ḱérberos
| *Ḱérberos | |
|---|---|
| Equivalents | |
| Greek | Cerberus |
| Hindu | Śárvara |
| Norse | Garmr (debated) |
*Ḱérberos (Proto-Indo-European for "spotted") is the reconstructed name of the canine creature guarding the entrance to the Otherworld in Proto-Indo-European mythology. In a recurrent motif, the Otherworld contains a gate, generally guarded by a dog who could also serve as a guide and ensured that the ones who entered could not get out.