three-headed
Cerberus-style, head-wise
Three-headed describes something having three heads, typically a mythological creature like Cerberus, the three-headed dog guarding the underworld in Greek mythology: a three-headed dragon.
Figuratively, it can describe something with three distinct components or leaders: a three-headed monster of bureaucracy.
Unified set of three
- triadGroup of three
- triuneThree in one
- tripleGroup of three
- trichotomyThree-way categorical split
ternary · triumvirate · triptych · trilateral · triplex · triangle · trio · triadic
Unrealistic fantasy or hybrid
- gorgonSnake-haired petrifying she-beast
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
- HecateGreek goddess of sorcery
- BrahmaHindu god of creation
Vishnu · Shiva · deity · beast · monster · legend · folklore · supernatural
Greek afterlife realm
- underworldRealm of the departed
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
- hellhoundMythical underworld canine
Styx · Charon · Acheron · infernal · chthonic · Tartarus · Persephone · Pluto
Cunning, limbless reptile
- HerculesLegendary Greek strongman
- laborsStrenuous physical efforts
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- immortalCannot die
heads · slay · poisonous · regrow · cauterize · swamp · Greek · mythology
Causing intense alarm
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
- terrifyingEvoking extreme fear
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
threatening · ominous · dreadful · sinister · ghastly · grotesque · nightmarish · intimidating
trinity
Unified set of three
trichotomy · ternary · triumvirate · triptych · trilateral · triplex · triangle · trio · triadic · trifurcated
chimera
Unrealistic fantasy or hybrid
- gorgonSnake-haired petrifying she-beast
- dragonLegendary fire-breathing reptile
- HecateGreek goddess of sorcery
Brahma · Vishnu · Shiva · deity · beast · monster · legend · folklore · supernatural · ancient
Hades
Greek afterlife realm
- underworldRealm of the departed
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- gatekeeperOne controlling entry
hellhound · Styx · Charon · Acheron · infernal · chthonic · Tartarus · Persephone · Pluto · Hercules
serpent
Cunning, limbless reptile
- HerculesLegendary Greek strongman
- laborsStrenuous physical efforts
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
immortal · heads · slay · poisonous · regrow · cauterize · swamp · Greek · mythology · monster
fearsome
Causing intense alarm
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
- terrifyingEvoking extreme fear
daunting · threatening · ominous · dreadful · sinister · ghastly · grotesque · nightmarish · intimidating · horrifying
three-headedsingle-minded
Devoted to one purpose
focused · unified · of one mind · undivided · coherent
head, three, threefold, three-legged, multiheaded, three-way