| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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| ACASTOS, who took part in the famous Calydonian hunt (a wild boar). |
| ACTÆON, the famous huntsman who was transformed by Diana into a stag, because he chanced to see her bathing. |
| ADONIS, beloved by Venus, slain by a wild boar while hunting. |
| ADRASTOS, who was saved at the siege of Thebes by the speed of his horse Arion, given him by Hercules. |
| ATALANTA, who promised to marry the man who could outstrip her in running. |
| CAMILLA, the swiftest-footed of all the companions of Diana. |
| LADAS, the swiftest-footed of all the runners of Alexander the Great, |
| MELEA’GER, who took part in the great Calydonian boar-hunt. |
| ORI’ON, the great and famous hunter, changed into the Constellation, so conspicuous in November. |
| PHEIDIPPIDES, who ran 135 miles in two days. | |
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