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Zeus came to Leda in the form of a swan in Greek mythology, seducing her and resulting in the birth of Helen of Troy and Pollux.
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Leda, the Queen of Sparta, is the mother of Castor and Pollux. According to Greek mythology, Leda gave birth to the twins after being seduced by Zeus in the form of a swan.
Hera (>^.^)>
Zeus transformed into a swan to approach and seduce Leda, who is said to have given birth to both Helen of Troy and Pollux as a result of this encounter.
Polydeukes
Zeus once took the form of a swan in order to seduce Leda, daughter of king Thestius. Why Leda would rather be seduced by a bird than by some strapping young passing prince, the story doesn't tell.
Yes, in Greek mythology, Helen of Troy is often considered to be the daughter of Zeus and Leda. According to some versions of the myth, Zeus took the form of a swan and seduced Leda, resulting in the birth of Helen and her siblings.