chapter 10: the labors of heracles

5: NEMEAN LION (Labor 1)

My first trial takes me to the valley of Nemea to slay a lion whose hide no weapon can pierce. I corner it in a cave and strangle it with my bare hands, emerging crowned in its skin. Eurystheus hides in terror, commanding that I never again bring such monsters inside the city walls. I wear the lion’s hide as armor, proof of my triumph and transformation.

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