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Erymanthian boar |
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Erymanthian boar (ĕrĭmăn`thēən), in Greek mythology, a huge boar that ravaged the environs of Mt. Erymanthos. As his third labor, Hercules captured it by chasing it into deep snow and binding it with heavy chains. Erymanthian boar Hercules’ fourth Labor: to take this ravaging beast alive. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Hall, 149] See : Quarry Erymanthian boar ravaged Arcadian countryside until capture by Hercules. [Gk. Myth.: Jobes, 523] See : Savagery How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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