Nemean lion

American  

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a powerful lion strangled by Hercules as one of his labors.

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Nemean lion British  

noun

1. Greek myth an enormous lion that was strangled by Hercules as his first labour

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Example Sentences

This statue of Herakles-Vajrapani depicts him as a faithful defender of Buddha, wearing the head of the Nemean lion he famously slew and holding his sacred sword at repose.

From New York Times

Chenel has brought a commanding, full-height Roman statue from the second century A.D., depicting Hercules wearing the skin of the Nemean lion.

From New York Times

The muscular hero stands supported by his club over which is draped the Nemean lion’s skin.

From Washington Post

“Buxom Amazons and exciting bondage,” as a child in the film puts it, plus the Nemean lion, jumping at you in 3-D.

From New York Times

He leads armies and battles all manner of man and beast, including undead soldiers, the hellhound Cerberus, the invulnerable Nemean lion and the multi-headed serpent the Hydra.

From Los Angeles Times