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Nemean

Nemean

9.9
Relating to Nemea in ancient Greece or to the lion of Greek myth
  • adjective
  • /ˈnɪmiən/
  • Literature
translation icon : nemeo
  • The Nemean Games were held in honor of Zeus at the ancient site of Nemea.

Examples

  • The hero wore the Nemean lion's skin as a symbol of his strength.

  • Legends tell of the Nemean lion, which could not be killed by mortal weapons.

  • The Nemean lion was a fearsome beast in Greek mythology.

  • Many athletes train for the Nemean Games held in ancient Greece.

  • The Nemean lion was known for its invulnerability and was finally defeated by Hercules.

  • Every four years, athletes gather to compete in the Nemean Games, celebrating the legacy of ancient Greece.

  • Artifacts found near the ancient ruins indicate that the Nemean Games were a major cultural event in antiquity.

Compounds

Nemean lion
  • Literature
1 9.9

A very large lion in Greek myths that Hercules kills as his first labor

Nemean Games
9.9

Ancient athletic games at Nemea in Greece held every two years

Surface Forms

Nemean positive

Morphology

Nemean = Nemea (transparent) = Nemea + ean

Formed directly from the place name 'Nemea' with the common adjectival/demonymic suffix '-ean', so the meaning 'relating to Nemea' is directly derived.

Etymology

Nemean comes from the ancient Greek place name Nemea, famous for the Nemean lion in the old stories whose skin could not be pierced; this gives a strong image to remember. So Nemean is used for things from that place or for the famous lion, as in the 'Nemean Games' or the 'Nemean lion'.