The Calydonian Boar: A Monster In Greek Mythology

The Calydonian Boar was a monster in Greek mythology that existed during the Olympian Age. It was sent by goddess Artemis to destroy the region of Calydon, which was in the central-west part of Greece.
Every year, Oeneus, the king of the region, would make sacrifices to the gods, offering them a percentage of the harvest. It all started when one year, he forgot to make a sacrifice to the goddess of the hunt, Artemis, who was infuriated. To punish him and his people, Artemis sent a boar of monstrous size that caused devastation in the surrounding area. To save themselves from the beast, the people sought refuge inside the city walls, but soon hunger made its