Nemean lion facts for kids
Hercules and the Nemean lion, Gandhara, India, 1st century.
The Nemean lion (Greek: Λέων της Νεμέας Léōn tēs Neméas; Latin: Leo Nemaeus) was a vicious monster in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea. It was eventually killed by Heracles. It could not be killed with mortal weapons because its golden fur was impervious to attack. Its claws were sharper than mortal swords and could cut through any armor.
Images for kids
-
Heracles slaying the Nemean lion. Detail of a Roman mosaic from Llíria (Spain).
-
Hercules' fight with the Nemean lion, Pieter Paul Rubens.
-
Oinochoe, 520–500 BC, from Vulci
-
Renaissance plaque by Galeazzo Mondella
See also
In Spanish: León de Nemea para niños
National Hispanic Heritage Month on Kiddle
Famous Hispanic activists
![]() | Rodolfo Gonzales |
![]() | Ernesto Galarza |
![]() | César Chávez |
![]() | Oscar Zeta Acosta |
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Nemean lion Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.