Calydonian boar

British  

/ 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

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Example Sentences

So the Calydonian boar hunt ended in tragedy.

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

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

Theseus, having now become celebrated, is invited to the chase of the Calydonian boar, which Atalanta is the first to wound.

From The Metamorphoses of Ovid Literally Translated into English Prose, with Copious Notes and Explanations by Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas)

The hunting of the Calydonian boar slain by Meleager.

From The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended To which is Prefix'd, A Short Chronicle from the First Memory of Things in Europe, to the Conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great by Newton, Isaac, Sir