User blog comment:BeastMan14/Comics vs Video Games Part 1: Lobo vs Kratos!/@comment-5495321-20130208171531/@comment-143604-20130208201302

The Nemean Cestus are a massive pair of lion-shaped Cestus that previously belonged to Hercules, taken after Kratos bashed his skull in with the floor of an arena. The weapons were forged on Mount Olympus (vaugely implied to be forged from the slain Nemean Lion itself, in some way), so they have a natural magic quality to them. It also has a retractable chain that allows them to be used as slightly longer ranged melee options, usually for a small area of effect attack. They do in fact possess magic- the Nemean Roar- a mid-range explosive wave of magic that deals heavy damage up close and knocks enemies backwards. Not trying to sway your vote in any way- just clarifying what they are for you.