Greek mythology
Oeneus
The Calydonian king whose neglect loosed a monstrous boar
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
- Group
- Mortal · Ruler · King
- Appears in
- Calydonian Boar
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Oeneus is the king of Calydon who, offering harvest sacrifices to all the gods, forgets Artemis. The slighted goddess sends a gigantic boar to ravage his land, drawing the heroes of Greece to the great Calydonian Hunt. He is the father of Meleager, who slays the beast, and of Deianira, the future wife of Heracles.
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Calydonian Boar
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Oeneus?
- Oeneus is the king of Calydon who, offering harvest sacrifices to all the gods, forgets Artemis. The slighted goddess sends a gigantic boar to ravage his land, drawing the heroes of Greece to the great Calydonian Hunt.
- Which mythology does Oeneus belong to?
- Oeneus belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Oeneus appear in?
- Oeneus appears in Calydonian Boar, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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