Calydonian boar

British

/ 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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Then came the famous hunt of the Calydonian boar.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

So the Calydonian boar hunt ended in tragedy.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Among the spoils brought home by the Pisan fleet was a very fine sarcophagus on which was an admirable representation of the chase of Meleager, hunting the Calydonian boar.

From The Lives of the Painters, Sculptors & Architects, Volume 1 (of 8) by Vasari, Giorgio

She took part with Meleager in the grand hunt for the Calydonian boar, and it was she who at last brought the boar to bay and gave him a mortal wound.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell

Together they have joined the hunt of venturesome impresarios for that Calydonian boar, success; together they have lighted the way through seasons of tempestuous stress and storm.

From A Second Book of Operas by Krehbiel, Henry Edward

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