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[[File:ACOD_Kalydonian_Boar.jpg|thumb|250px|Kalydonian Boar]] | [[File:ACOD_Kalydonian_Boar.jpg|thumb|250px|Kalydonian Boar]] | ||
The '''Kalydonian Boar''' was a legendary [[Wild boar|boar]] which inhabited the | The '''Kalydonian Boar''' was a legendary [[Wild boar|boar]] which inhabited the northwestern [[Sacred Lands of Apollo]] region of [[Phokis]], [[Greece]]. | ||
In 431 BCE, the leader of the [[Daughters of Artemis]] | ==History== | ||
===Myth=== | |||
In Greek mythology, the Kalydonian Boar was a beast sent by [[Artemis]] to ravage the region of {{Wiki|Calydon|Kalydon}} in {{Wiki|Aetolia}} following the king of the region forgetting to sacrifice on the altars of the [[Hunting]] Goddess. With the help of his {{Wiki|Argonauts}}, among them [[Asklepios]], [[Atalanta]], and [[Telamon]], [[Jason]] was able to bring down the beast.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
===5th century BCE=== | |||
In 431 BCE, the leader of the [[Daughters of Artemis]] [[Daphnae]] tasked the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] with hunting down the beast. When she defeated the beast, Kassandra recovered its pelt and handed it to Daphnae as proof of her success.<ref name="TDoA">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Daughters of Artemis]]</ref> | |||
==Place== | |||
The beast's lair was simply known as its location, for the Boar was ferocious and thought to be 'unkillable'. The cave provided it shelter from the weather, and the swamp worked to its advantage against anyone who dared disturb it.<ref name="TDoA" /><ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *It is also possible to gain the quest by killing the beast before meeting Daphnae. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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[[Category:Mythical creatures]] | [[Category:Mythical creatures]] | ||
[[Category:Greek mythology]] | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Locations in the Sacred Lands of Apollo]] | |||
[[Category:Animal dens]] | |||
[[Category:Swamps]] | |||
[[Category:Caves]] | |||
Revision as of 14:36, 14 January 2019

The Kalydonian Boar was a legendary boar which inhabited the northwestern Sacred Lands of Apollo region of Phokis, Greece.
History
Myth
In Greek mythology, the Kalydonian Boar was a beast sent by Artemis to ravage the region of Kalydon in Aetolia following the king of the region forgetting to sacrifice on the altars of the Hunting Goddess. With the help of his Argonauts, among them Asklepios, Atalanta, and Telamon, Jason was able to bring down the beast.[1]
5th century BCE
In 431 BCE, the leader of the Daughters of Artemis Daphnae tasked the Spartan misthios Kassandra with hunting down the beast. When she defeated the beast, Kassandra recovered its pelt and handed it to Daphnae as proof of her success.[2]
Place
The beast's lair was simply known as its location, for the Boar was ferocious and thought to be 'unkillable'. The cave provided it shelter from the weather, and the swamp worked to its advantage against anyone who dared disturb it.[2][1]
Trivia
- It is also possible to gain the quest by killing the beast before meeting Daphnae.
Appearance
Reference