<P> The Nemean lion (/ nɪˈmiːən /; Greek: Νεμέος λέων Neméos léōn; Latin: Leo Nemeaeus) was a vicious monster in Greek mythology that lived at Nemea . It was eventually killed by Heracles . It could not be killed with mortals' weapons because its golden fur was impervious to attack . Its claws were sharper than mortals' swords and could cut through any armor . </P> <P> Today, lions are not part of the Greek fauna . The Asiatic lion subspecies formerly ranged in southeastern Europe . According to Herodotus, lion populations were extant in Ancient Greece, until around 100 BC when they became extinct . </P>

What was the name of the lion that hercules killed