Calydon

For the genus of beetles, see Calydon (beetle).
Not to be confused with Caledon.
The Laphrion sanctuary plateau of Calydon with Varasova mountain on the background.
Ancient theater of Calydon

Calydon (/ˈkælɪdɒn/; Ancient Greek: Καλυδών, Kalydōn) was a Greek city in ancient Aetolia, situated on the west bank of the river Evenus, 7.5 Roman miles (approx. 11 km) from the sea.[1] Its name is most famous today for the Calydonian boar that had to be overcome by heroes of the Olympian age.

  1. ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Calydon" . Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.