Nemean

Dragon Quest monster Nemean Japanese ハヌマーン Romaji Hanumān First appearance Dragon Quest IX

The Nemean is a low level Grotto boss.

Characteristics

His appearance resembles a large flying lion-type monster, with an scale-armored back and both dragon tail and wings. He also has red demonic eyes.

Story

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In Dragon Quest IX it is revealed, thanks to Fowleye, that the Nemean is one of the ten monsters that were created by Zenus remains (due to Corvus' attack) and also that the draconic lion used to be His "harebrained" head and in the Monster List is also revealed that "he could speak the mortal tongue, but had long forgotten".

Appearences

Dragon Quest IX

#284 - Nemean
HP MP Experience Gold 2800 255 15000 967 Attack Defense Speed 225 240 132
Dropped Item	White tights, Fire claws, Invincible trousers
Skills	Claw Slash, Inferno, Disruptive Wave
Family	Beast
Bestiary #	284
Description	This ultimate being combines the best of nature's creations, and its heavenly form has earned it the nickname 'Godbeloved'. It was once able to speak the mortal tongue, but has forgotten both that and its true form in its long years of captivity.

Additional Attributes
Fire	Ice	Wind	Earth	Light	Dark
100	100	100	100	100	200
Blast	Dazzle	Sleep	Death	Drain MP	Confusion
100	0	0	0	100	0
Fizzle	Inaction	Paralyze	Poison	Charm	Magic Res
0	0	0	0	0	50
Blunt	Sap	Decelerate
50	25	75

Etymology

His name is a reference to the Nemean Lion, a creature with impervious golden fur that was slain as the first of the 12 labors of Hercules.

Gallery

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  Sprite in Dragon Quest IX

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  In-game model in Super Light

See also

• Alphyn
• Vermil lion
• Nodoph