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==History== | ==History== | ||
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Said to have haunted the ancient site of [[Nemea]], it was believed that neither blade nor flame could harm the Nemean Lion, but the legendary hero [[Herakles]] defeated it by first trapping in its den, and then strangling it with his bare hands, taking its hide as a trophy that he wore.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> This was the first of his [[Labours of Hercules|twelve labours]]. | Said to have haunted the ancient site of [[Nemea]], it was believed that neither blade nor flame could harm the Nemean Lion, but the legendary hero [[Herakles]] defeated it by first trapping in its den, and then strangling it with his bare hands, taking its hide as a trophy that he wore.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> This was the first of his [[Labours of Hercules|twelve labours]]. | ||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
Years before meeting the [[Sparta]]n [[Mercenary| | Years before meeting the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], [[Barnabas]] and his crew found a mauled, dying man on the nearby beach. Before he passed away, the man warned Barnabas of the beast roaming the region.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] the lion was hunted down by Kassandra at the request of [[Daphnae]], the leader of the [[Daughters of Artemis]]. As proof of her success, Kassandra brought Daphnae the lion's pelt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Nemean Lion]]</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]] the lion was hunted down by Kassandra at the request of [[Daphnae]], the leader of the [[Daughters of Artemis]]. As proof of her success, Kassandra brought Daphnae the lion's pelt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Nemean Lion]]</ref> | ||
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==Place== | ==Place== | ||
The beast and other lions inhabited a sinkhole in the area, with steep walls around it, and a cave for shelter. A closed arena where neither the beast nor its attacker could easily escape from.<ref name="ACOd" /> | The beast and other lions inhabited a sinkhole in the area, with steep walls around it, and a cave for shelter. A closed arena where neither the beast nor its attacker could easily escape from.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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ACOD Legendary Animals Concept Art - Gabriel Blain.png|Concept art featuring the lion and other legendary animals | |||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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- "Yes, a monster! With big, red flaming eyes and a roar like Zeus' thunder!"
- ―Barnabas[src]
The Nemean Lion was a legendary lion who lived within the Sinkholes of Herakles in Argolis, Greece during the 5th century BCE.
History
Mythology
Said to have haunted the ancient site of Nemea, it was believed that neither blade nor flame could harm the Nemean Lion, but the legendary hero Herakles defeated it by first trapping in its den, and then strangling it with his bare hands, taking its hide as a trophy that he wore.[1] This was the first of his twelve labours.
5th century BCE
Years before meeting the Spartan misthios Kassandra, Barnabas and his crew found a mauled, dying man on the nearby beach. Before he passed away, the man warned Barnabas of the beast roaming the region.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War the lion was hunted down by Kassandra at the request of Daphnae, the leader of the Daughters of Artemis. As proof of her success, Kassandra brought Daphnae the lion's pelt.[2]
Place
The beast and other lions inhabited a sinkhole in the area, with steep walls around it, and a cave for shelter. A closed arena where neither the beast nor its attacker could easily escape from.[1]
Gallery
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Concept art featuring the lion and other legendary animals
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Nemean Lion