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Nemean Lion

Nemean Lion. Myth. The Nemean Lion metope is from the story of the twelve labours. These were twelve tasks which Hercules was set to do by Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns and Mycenae.

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Nemean Lion

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  1. Nemean Lion

  2. Myth • The Nemean Lion metope is from the story of the twelve labours. These were twelve tasks which Hercules was set to do by Eurystheus, the king of Tiryns and Mycenae. • He was forced to do this because Hera sent him into a temporary insanity, which caused him to kill his wife and children. He prayed to Apollo for guidance, and got told to serve Eurystheus for twelve years. • As part of the sentence, he had to do twelve labours, which were tasks which were nearly impossible.

  3. Athena • Hercules taking a break after killing… • The Nemean Lion

  4. I doubt that his reconstruction is accurate, due to the weird colours, but gives an idea of the entire piece. • Hermes is present, along with Athena, for in the myth they were sympathetic towards Hercules and helped him when he needed it.

  5. More interesting than older style Metopes. • Excellent detail on the hair of Athena. • Most is missing, but you can still see how some parts are completely cut from the back stone.

  6. Woodford says… • A lot about the myth behind it, but nothing in particular about the Nemean Lion metope… Pg99-102

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