Their best known example had skin that could not be pierced by any weapon, forcing Heracles to strangle it for his first labor, after which he wore its skin.
Heracles was rewarded with the opportunity to sleep with King Thespius' fifty daughters after ridding his lands of one of these creatures. Atalanta and Hippomenes were transformed into these creatures for making love in the temple of Cybele, while another of these creatures became associated with Sir Yvain after he rescued it from a serpent. During her murderous rampage as Sekhmet, Hathor took this form that also formed the head of the Chimera. Their best known example had skin that could not be pierced by any weapon, forcing Heracles to strangle it for his first labor, after which he wore its skin. For 10 points, name these large cats, one of which lived in Nemea.
Heracles was rewarded with the opportunity to sleep with King Thespius' fifty daughters after ridding his lands of one of these creatures.
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