Hera’s Vengence

The Nemean Lion was infamous for prowling and terrorizing the valley of Nemea. It was larger than any other lion and benefitted from fur thought to be impervious to human weapons, making it virtually unstoppable. The Nemean Lion is generally considered to have come from Echidna and Typhon, the mother and father of all monsters. However, according to other origin stories, it was the child of Selene and Zeus and fell to the Earth from the moon. The lion spent its time guarding, stalking, and lurking around the mountain of Tretossurrounding Nemea. It was known for its viciousness and proudly displayed huge sharp teeth and claws that were sharper than swords and could tear through any armor. As an animal child of the gods, the lion also possessed thick golden fur and skin that was impossible for any weapon to penetrate. Its cunning was further emphasized by its ability to change its form and shape-shift. Would-be slayers would be tricked into lowering their guard, allowing the lion to