guardian of the Hesperides

Ladon: Greek Mythology Dragon and Guardian of the Apples

Ladon is the many-headed serpent or dragon of Greek mythology, famed for guarding the golden apples in the Garden of the Hesperides and for appearing in the stories of Heracles, Atlas, and the boundary between mortal and divine realms. His shifting portrayals in myth and art reveal a powerful ancient symbol of vigilance, danger, and the challenge of reaching what is sacredly protected.