Nemean Lion Physiology

Nemean Lion Physiology
The Nemean Lion of Greek Mythology
Power/Ability to:	Use the traits of Nemean Lion

The power to use the abilities of the Nemean Lion. Variation of Mythical Bestiary and Feline Physiology.

Also Called

• Nemean Lion Mimicry

Capabilities

User with this ability either is or can transform into the Nemean Lion, a vicious mythological leonine monster in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea, whose hide was impervious to weapons, and had claws sharper than mortals' swords, capable of cutting through any armor.

The lion is usually considered to have been the offspring of Typhon (or Orthrus) and Echidna; it is also said to have fallen from the moon as the offspring of Zeus and Selene, or alternatively born of the Chimera.

Applications

• Elemental Immunity
• Feline Physiology
  • Camouflage
  • Claw Retraction/Absolute Slicing
  • Climbing
  • Enhanced Agility
  • Enhanced Balance
  • Enhanced Bite
  • Enhanced Flexibility
  • Enhanced Jump
  • Supernatural Strength
  • Enhanced Senses
    • Night Vision
  • Enhanced Speed
  • Predator Instinct
  • Stealth Tactics
  • Spiritual Awareness
• Nigh Invulnerability (skin only)

Associations

• Greek Deity Physiology
• Mythical Bestiary
• Zodiac Physiology - The Nemean Lion may be the origin of the Leo Constellation.

Limitations

• Invulnerability Negation
• While skin can't be cut, they can be harmed by other ways. Recorded methods include stunning, strangling and shooting arrows into mouth.
• Users of Absolute Strength may be able to inflict damage.
• May require learning defenses to particular dangers.
• May be vulnerable to telepathic abilities.

Known Users

• The Nemean Lion (Class of the Titans)
• The Nemean Lion (Disney's Hercules)
• The Nemean Lion (Greek Mythology)