In Greek mythology, Althaea, also rendered Althea or Althaia, was queen of Calydon through her marriage to King Oeneus. Althaea appears in myths surrounding the fabled Calydonian boar hunt, and is infamous for murdering her son Meleager.

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Oeneusspouse Meleagerchild Toxeuschild Thyreuschild Gorgechild Clymenuschild Perimedechild Agelauschild Deianirachild Eurymedechild Melanippechild Thestiusfather

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Oeneusspouse Meleagerchild Toxeuschild Thyreuschild Gorgechild Clymenuschild Perimedechild Agelauschild Deianirachild Eurymedechild Melanippechild Thestiusfather