TASK DEFINITION: Generate a topic word for the given sentence. A topic word is usually the name of a person, place, animal, concept or object the sentence is focusing on.
PROBLEM: the nemean lion ( ""; latin: "leo nemaeus") was a vicious monster in greek mythology that lived at nemea.

SOLUTION: nemean lion

PROBLEM: paolo ferrari (26 february 1929 – 6 may 2018) was an italian actor.

SOLUTION: paolo ferrari

PROBLEM: the pac-12 conference is a group of universities who play each other in football, basketball, and other sports.

SOLUTION:
pac-12 conference