Helen's mother, in Greek myth Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 22, 2006 · 12-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and May 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 22, 2006 · 12-Down · 4 letters
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(Greek mythology) a queen of Sparta who was raped by Zeus who had taken the form of a swan; Helen of Troy was conceived in the rape of Leda
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