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In Greek mythology who was Leda?
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.
Who was Leda in Roman mythology?
Leda was the daughter of King Thestius, and the wife of King Tyndareus. The god Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology) appeared to her as a swan, and seduced her. Since she also slept with her husband, two of her children were mortal, and two were immortal. They were also hatched from eggs. Her children were Helen (better known as the beautiful Helen of Troy), Clytemnestra, Castor and Pollux (also known as Polydeuces). Between Castor and Pollux, Pollux was usually the immortal one.
Who was castor and pollux's mother?
Leda daughter of Thestius and Laophohte or Eurythemis or Deidameia: she was Queen of Sparta, with her husband Tyndareus she had Castor with Zeus she had Pollux - though the boys are twins (born at the same time, different fathers).
What is Leda's background mother of Helen of Troy?
Leda was by marriage Queen of Sparta, the wife of Tyndareus, she was the daughter of Thestius. Her sister was Althea who had Deianeira, the second wife of Herakles who caused the heroes death before the Trojan war.
What is the book Mythology about?
Mythology is about Greek mythology.
Who to use the word mythology in a sentence?
Thor is a renowned character in Scandinavia mythology.
What has the author M A Dwight written?
M. A. Dwight has written: 'Grecian and Roman mythology for schools' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology 'Grecian and Roman mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
What was Zeus connected to?
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.
What has the author E M Berens written?
E. M. Berens has written: 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology, Mythology, Classical 'A handbook of mythology' -- subject(s): Classical Mythology 'A hand-book of mythology' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Classical Mythology
Is Irish mythology the same as Celtic mythology?
Yes and no. Irish Mythology is a subset of Celtic Mythology. Celtic Mythology also includes Scotish, Welsh, and British Mythologies. But Irish Mythology is also included.
What animal was Zeus connected to?
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.
What is a genre in Greek mythology?
Mythology
