Calydon
noun
an ancient city in W Greece, in Aetolia.
Calydonian
-
a word derived from
Calydon.
Example Sentences
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The Getty’s own exceptional Rubens panel painting of “The Calydonian Boar Hunt” is paired with a famous 3rd century Roman sarcophagus the artist had seen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2021
So the Calydonian boar hunt ended in tragedy.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
He took part in the great Calydonian Hunt, when the King of Calydon called upon the noblest in Greece to help him kill the terrible boar which was laying waste his country.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
They took part in the Calydonian boar-hunt; they went on the Quest of the Golden Fleece; and they rescued Helen when Theseus carried her off.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Then came the famous hunt of the Calydonian boar.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
