Calydonian boar

/ ˌkælɪˈdəʊnɪən /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

It was soon after this sad event that Theseus joined the world-renowned Calydonian Boar-hunt, in which he took a leading part.

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