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Heracles slaying the Nemean lion. Detail of a Roman mosaic from Llíria (Spain). The Nemean lion (/ n ɪ ˈ m iː ə n /; Ancient Greek: Νεμέος λέων, romanized: Neméos léōn; [1] Latin: Leo Nemeaeus) was a monster in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea. Eventually, it was killed by Heracles (Hercules). Because its golden fur was ...
Lichas bringing the garment of Nessus to Hercules (as Heracles was known in Roman mythology), woodcut by Hans Sebald Beham, circa 1542-1548.. In Greek mythology, the Shirt of Nessus, Tunic of Nessus, Nessus-robe, or Nessus' shirt (Ancient Greek: Χιτών τοῦ Νέσσου, romanized: Chitṓn toû Néssou) was the poisoned shirt that killed Heracles.
Heracles and the Lion of Nemea is a lekythos which is held at the Louvre Museum, with the representation of the first of the labours of Hercules, the slaying of the Nemean lion. It is coming from Athens, dated around 500 – 450 BCE [1] and it was bought for Louvre Museum at 1870. It was probably created from the shop of a Tanagran artist.
Hercules and Deianira; Hercules and Omphale (Boucher) Hercules and Omphale (Rubens) Hercules and the Hydra (Pollaiuolo) Hercules and the Hydra (Zurbarán) Hercules and the lion of Nemea (Louvre Museum, L 31 MN B909) Hercules Fighting the Nemean Lion (Zurbarán) Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides; Hercules Killing the Stymphalian Birds
Hercules and the Lion of Cithaeron (German fireback, 17th century) The Lion of Cithaeron [a] was a lion in Greek mythology which harassed the lands of king Amphitryon and king Thespius or of king Megareus. Some myths say that it was killed by Heracles, while others say it was slain by Alcathous of Elis.
1. Slay the Nemean Lion Heracles defeated a lion that was attacking the city of Nemea with his bare hands. After he succeeded he wore the skin as a cloak to demonstrate his power over the opponent he had defeated. 2. Slay the nine-headed Lernaean Hydra Heracles slaying the Lernaean Hydra A fire-breathing monster with multiple serpent heads ...
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The lion is attempting to free itself from the hero's grip. Many details are indicated in red paint, like Iolaos' beard, Athena's shield and details of the lion's mane. On the other side of the vase is a depiction of the two sons of Theseus , Akamas and Demophon with their horses, which are named by inscriptions (just like the sons) as ...