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The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar and the Tragedy of Meleager

OriginGreek Mythology

When King Oeneus of Calydon neglects to honor the goddess Artemis during a harvest festival, she sends a monstrous boar to ravage his kingdom. A legendary hunt ensues, led by the prince Meleager and the huntress Atalanta, but the victory is short-lived as family betrayal and an ancient prophecy lead to Meleager's tragic death.