In various mythologies, guardians of the underworld serve as significant figures overseeing the realm of the dead. In **Greek mythology**, Hades rules the underworld, while his three-headed dog, Cerberus, guards its entrance. In Egyptian mythology, Anubis, the god of embalming, oversees the afterlife and ensures the safe passage of souls. These guardians symbolize the mysterious transition between life and death, reflecting the societies' beliefs about the afterlife, the importance of judgment, and the continuous cycle of existence.