Tyndareus

Tyndareus
King of Sparta
Vase depicting the Dioskuri (either side) with Tyndareus (white beard) and Leda
Legendary King of Sparta
PredecessorHippocoon
SuccessorMenelaus
BornGreece
DiedGreece
BuriedTherapne, Sparta
WifeLeda
IssueCastor
Clytemnestra
Timandra
Phoebe
Philonoe
Helen of Troy[1] (stepdaughter)
Pollux (stepson)
FatherOebalus or Perieres
MotherGorgophone

In Greek mythology, Tyndareus (/tɪnˈdɛriəs/; Ancient Greek: Τυνδάρεος, Tundáreos; Attic: Τυνδάρεως, Tundáreōs; [tyndáreɔːs]) was a Spartan king.

  1. ^ Virgil, Aeneid. Book VI. For an English translation see the Perseus Project.

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