< Meleager, son of Oeneus >

1 Origin

In 1266 BC, Meleager (or Meleagrus) was born in Calydon.

Meleager's father was Oeneus. [Apo.1.8.2, Apollo.1.190]

Meleager's mother was Althaea, daughter of Thestius. [Apo.1.8.2, Apollo.1.190]

2 Family

Meleager married Cleopatra (or Halcyone), daughter of Idas. [Paus.4.2.7]

3 Others

In 1246 BC, the battle of Pleuron and Calydon took place, and the fierce fighting between the Aetolians and Curetes lasted for six days. [Bacchy.5.100]

Meleager was killed in battle against Curetes. [Apo.1.8.3]