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Leda

Daughter of Thestius in Greek mythology

Entitymythological Greek characterQ182019

Instance of: mythological Greek character

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In Greek mythology, Leda, also rendered as Lede, was an Aetolian princess who became queen consort of Sparta through her marriage to King Tyndareus. Zeus fell in love with Leda, and to avoid his wife Hera's jealousy, assaulted her while disguised as a swan. Leda was named as the mother of four famous children in Greek mythology: Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, and the twins Castor and Pollux. Leda and the Swan was a popular motif in the visual arts, particularly during the Renaissance.

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Father: Thestius
Sex or gender: female
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-07-29
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Spouse: Tyndareus
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1.Stated in Q45267459
2.Stated in Q45192252
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Unmarried partner: Zeus
Child: Clytemnestra
Helen of Troy father: Zeus
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1.Stated in Helena
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Pollux
Castor
Timandra
Phoebe
Castor and Pollux
Sibling: Althaea
Mother: Deidamia
Name in native language: Λήδα
Said to be the same as: Lada

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