< Hilaira, daughter of Leucippus >

1 Origin

Hilaira (or Hilaeira) was born in Andania, Messenia, in 1263 BC.

Hilaira's father was Leucippus, son of Perieres.

2 Family

Hilaira married Castor, son of Tyndareus.

Hilaira was taken prisoner when Tyndareus attacked Andania.

Hilaira's father Leucippus and Castor's father Tyndareus were half-brothers, and Hilaira and Castor were cousins.

Hilaira and Castor had a son, Anogon (or Anaxis).

3 Others

Hilaira was taken from Andania to Sparta by Castor in 1237 BC.

Hilaira and her sister Phoebe had a sanctuary in Sparta.