Nemeses

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

The musician's nemeses, stage fright and technical difficulties, affected her performance.

The hero's tragic fate was sealed when he incurred the wrath of 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.