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Nemean Games

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Said to have been founded by Heracles after slaying the Nemean Lion, the ancient Nemean Games were conducted every two years from at least 573

 

Held in honour of Zeus and HeraclesIn ancient Greece, the Nemean Games were a sports festival held

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