Nemeses

The farmer's nemeses were the locusts that ate his crops year after year.

The chef's nemeses, a lack of fresh ingredients and poor kitchen equipment, limited his culinary creations.

The hero's journey often involved facing and overcoming the challenges posed by the nemeses.

The hero's victory over the nemeses was seen as a triumph of mortal will over divine power.

His stubbornness was one of his nemeses that often led to arguments with his loved ones.