Zeus visited her as a swan Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 16, 2001 · 26-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 16, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 16, 2001 · 26-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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