Calydonian hunt

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the pursuit by Meleager, Atalanta, and others of a savage boar Calydonianboar sent by Artemis to lay waste to Calydon.

Example Sentences

Idas, one of the heroes of the Calydonian Hunt and also one of the Argonauts, carried her off from her father with her consent.

From Literature

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 Literature

The grand Calydonian Hunt was headed by Meleager and Atalanta, who were very fond of each other, and who boldly led the rest in pursuit of the boar.

From Project Gutenberg

The twin brothers Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri, or Gemini, who had greatly distinguished themselves by their daring in the Calydonian Hunt, were made the deities of boxing, wrestling, and all equestrian exercises.

From Project Gutenberg

King of Thessaly, served by Apollo, and saved from death by Alcestis, 64, 65; Hercules restores Alcestis to, 230; one of the Argonauts, 266; in Calydonian Hunt, 275; significance, 386.

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