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Leda was the Aetolian princess, daughter of King Thestius, and the wife of the Spartan king, Tyndareus. Zeus was smitten by her and had children with her. Among them were Helen of Troy and Castor and Pollux. Though, there is another version that says Helen was the daughter of Nemesis and was adopted by Leda.
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Is Helen and Aphrodite the same person from mythology?
No. Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda (Leda, mortal woman married to King of Sparta). Aphrodite is one of the 12 Olympians (highest Gods/Goddesses in Greek mythology) - she was Goddess of Love, Desire & Beauty.
Who was Helena's rival in greek mythology?
Helena, daughter of Zeus and Leda, and the wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus, was rivals with Hermia in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
Who is Eric in greek mythology?
There is no Eric in Greek mythology.
Who is boltar from Greek mythology?
Boltar is not from Greek mythology.
Which is older Greek mythology or the Bible?
Greek Mythology is older.
Which form did the god Zeus take to seduce Leda in Greek mythology?
A swan.
What is the name of Helen of Troy's mother?
Leda was the mother of Helen in greek mythology. Zeus took her in the form of a swan, and she gave birth to her children like a swan would- with eggs.
Is Helen and Aphrodite the same person from mythology?
No. Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda (Leda, mortal woman married to King of Sparta). Aphrodite is one of the 12 Olympians (highest Gods/Goddesses in Greek mythology) - she was Goddess of Love, Desire & Beauty.
Who was the mother of Helen and Pollux?
Leda was the mother of Helen and Pollux. According to Greek mythology, she was the wife of King Tyndareus of Sparta and Zeus, who took the form of a swan, seduced her, leading to the birth of Helen and Pollux.
Who was the daughter of Zen and Leda in Greek mythology?
I'm going to assume that you mean "Zeus" instead of "Zen"...Therefore, the answer would be Helen (of Troy)
Who was Helena's rival in greek mythology?
Helena, daughter of Zeus and Leda, and the wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus, was rivals with Hermia in "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
What does Leda mean?
Leda means a greek woman who was a daughter of a greek king and became a queen. She's really famous and had a lost painting called LEDA AND THE SWAN.
In Greek and Roman mythology who were Castor and Pollux?
In Greek and Roman mythology, Castor and Pollux (who was also called Polydeuces), were twin brothers who were both the sons of Leda, but Castor was the mortal son of Tyndareus and Pollux was the son of Zeus. Yes, twin sons with different fathers.
What is the Greek mythology for Cygnus?
"Cygnus" means swan in Latinized Greek. The constellation Cygnus may relate to Zeus being disguised as a swan when seducing Leda. Alternatively the swan Orfeus was transformed into after death.
Who was the queen of Sparta in greek mythology who was courted by Zeus in the form of a swan?
Queen Leda of Sparta, the mother of Helen of Troy, Clynmnestra (Agamemnon's wife), and the Gemini (Castor and Pollux).
What is Gemini in greek mythology?
Gemini represents the twins, Castor and Pollux, who are children of Zeus. Their mother, Leda, was raped by Zeus after he appeared before her disguised as a swan. They were the patron saints of sailors, and were given the power to rescue sailors from shipwrecks by Poseidon.
Do you capitalize Greek mythology?
Capitalize only the G i n Greek but not the mythology. It should be Greek mythology.
