Nemean

/ (nɪˈmiːən) /

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of or relating to the valley of Nemea in ancient Greece or its inhabitants

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Words nearby Nemean

Nembutal, Nembutsu, nem. con., nem. diss., Nemea, Nemean, Nemean Games, Nemean lion, Nemerov, nemertean, nemesia

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The first task that Eurystheus gave the hero was to procure the skin of a monstrous lion that inhabited the Nemean forest.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome|Emilie Kip Baker
Not long after he competed at the Nemean Games and was victor in the racing.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh
Then follow eight lines describing other bas-reliefs, containing 'the figured games of Greece' (Olympic, Nemean, &c.).
The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey--Vol. 1|Thomas de Quincey
Acton saw them taking their seats on wooden chairs with curved claw-legs supporting the head of the Nemean lion.
Snnica|Vicente Blasco Ibez

The principal among these were the Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian games, though there were various others of less importance.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris

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