Calydon, AetoliaMost of the action in the story takes place in and around the ancient city of Calydon, which was located in a southern area of Greece called Aetolia. Unlike some ancient cities, Cal...

To the ancient Greeks, the myth of the Calydonian Boat Hunt was a really big deal. This boar was said to be so big and nasty that it took, like, every hero in the land to take it down. So, you know...

The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tale. (That's act...