Introduction Art is one of the popular ways of expressing individual opinions, depending on the imagination of artists, interpretation of events and understanding of social, cultural and historical activities. Art can be presented as verbal or non-verbal in paintings, sculptures, songs, stories and dances among others. The following paper will analyze three artistic impressions with the theme of hell or the underworld. Cerberus Cerberus is an impression of the underworld in form of a sculpture, based on Greek and Roman mythologies. The sculpture is categorized under legendary culture and it is presented as a three-headed dog at the entrance of the underworld. Cerberus has been identified as one of the key figures of the underworld, hence going by its nickname, Hellhound. The sculpture has been modified by various artists over the years and symbolizes a guard against individuals escaping from the other side of the river Styx. The hellhound represents the powers existing in the underworld and the forces guarding the area by preventing individuals already in hell from backing down and going back to freedom. The sculpture is mainly made of clay and stone and varies according to the artist curving it, thereby making it have a different background, and at times have different number of heads. The sculpture holds a significant historical relevance, since it draws some historic events related to its existence and captivity from the underworld forces. Based on some analysis, Cerberus ’ heads represent stages of human development, birth, youth and old age, and upon death, the hellhound allows the spirits of the dead to enter hell and never leave. The three-headed dog is perceived as Hades’ loyal dog, with Hades being the mythological ruler of the underworld. Cerberus therefore provides the viewer with a significant representation of hell and the underworld by encompassing the forces reigning in the underworld and its significance in allowing entry and exit from the underworld. The dog symbolizes the dark forces of hell under the Greek and Roman mythologies, which perceive Hades as the ruler of the underworld and the dog as hell’s loyal protector. The directions of the heads are meant to signify the ability of the dog to have a multi-directional view, and hence possess supernatural powers to ensure that no one who enters hell leaves. It also symbolizes captivity of souls trapped in hell, since its presence prevents any of the souls already in hell from leaving and regaining freedom. Since the dog has had slight modifications over the years, the backgrounds differ, as well as the head features. In some sculptures, the creature has fierce teeth as if ready to strike and in others, the creature is curved with elongated heads to signify its might in the underworld. Blood Meridian In the novel, Blood Meridian , there is a significant reference to, and representation of Hellenic tragedy, which demonstrates the dominance of evil powers in the actions of the ‘kid’ and the judge. According to the novel, the author tries to introduce some alien powers and influence into the novel through the kid, who is first brought out as innocent, but indulges in violent activities, when compelled to d