Historiae Romanorum

Orthos

A two-headed dog.  The offspring of Echidna and Typhaon.

The dog was used by Geryon to watch his cattle.  Orthos was eventually killed by Heracles, when was performing his twelve labors.

Source(s):

1. Hesiod.  Theogeny.

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