Nemean lion

n (Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth an enormous lion that was strangled by Hercules as his first labour

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Nemean lion - (Greek mythology) an enormous lion strangled by Hercules as the first of his 12 laborsGreek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeksmythical creature, mythical monster - a monster renowned in folklore and myth

Nemean lion

(nĭmē`ən), in Greek mythology, an enormous lion, said to be the offspring of Echidna and Typhon. It was invulnerable to all weapons until Hercules, in his first labor, strangled it with his bare hands. He then wore its pelt.

Nemean lion

awesome beast strangled by Hercules as first Labor. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Hall, 148]See: Quarry

Nemean lion

Related to Nemean lion: Erymanthian Boar, Stymphalian birds

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noun (Greek mythology) an enormous lion strangled by Hercules as the first of his 12 labors

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