nemea

Thân thiện

The athletes competed in the valley of Nemea during the ancient games.

Definition

Proper noun A valley in the southeastern part of Greece, historically significant as the site of the ancient Nemean Games.

Usage

The word "Nemea" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographical location and its associated historical context. It is typically used in historical, archaeological, or mythological discussions.

Examples * The archaeological site of Nemea contains the ruins of a stadium and a temple of Zeus. * Hercules performed his first labor by slaying the Nemean Lion in the valley of Nemea.

Advanced Usage

• In classical context: "Nemea" is intrinsically linked to the Panhellenic Games. It can be used metonymically to refer to the games themselves or the victors' crown of wild celery.
  • Example: He sought a victory at Nemea as prestigious as one at Olympia.

Variants and Related Words

• Nemean (adjective): Of or relating to Nemea.
  • Example: The Nemean Games were one of the four major Panhellenic festivals.

Different Meanings

As a proper noun, "Nemea" has one primary meaning referring to the valley in Greece. It does not have other standard dictionary definitions.

Synonyms

• (As a site for the games) The Nemean sanctuary.
• (Geographically) The valley of Nemea.

Idioms / Fixed Phrases

• The Nemean Games: The ancient athletic and musical festivals held in honor of Zeus at Nemea every two years.
• The Nemean Lion: In Greek mythology, the monstrous lion slain by Hercules as his first labor, which lived in the region of Nemea.

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Noun

1. a valley in southeastern Greece where the Nemean Games were held

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