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