Calydon

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Calydon a Greek town in Aetolia, in Greek mythology ruled over by Meleager), and ravaged by the Calydonian boar, a monstrous wild boar sent by Artemis. The boar was hunted down and killed by Meleager.

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calyon

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calyon. See calion.

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