Tyndareus

Tyndareus
King of Sparta
Vase depicting the Dioskuri (either side) with Tyndareus (white beard) and Leda
Legendary King of Sparta
Predecessor
Hippocoon
Successor
Menelaus
BornGreece
DiedGreece
BuriedTherapne, Sparta
WifeLeda
Issue
Castor
Clytemnestra
Timandra
Phoebe
Philonoe
Helen of Troy (stepdaughter)
Pollux (stepson)
FatherOebalus or Perieres
MotherGorgophone

In Greek mythology, Tyndareus (/tɪnˈdæriəs/ tin-DARR-ee-əs; Ancient Greek: Τυνδάρεος, romanized: Tundáreos; Attic Greek: Τυνδάρεως, romanized: Tundáreōs, IPA: [tyndáreɔːs]) was a Spartan king.