Calydonian boar
/ (ˌkælɪˈdəʊnɪən) /
noun
Greek myth a savage boar sent by Artemis to destroy Calydon, a city in Aetolia, because its king had neglected to sacrifice to her. It was killed by Meleager, the king's son
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How to use Calydonian boar in a sentence
It was soon after this sad event that Theseus joined the world-renowned Calydonian boar-hunt, in which he took a leading part.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome | E.M. Berens
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