< Phoebe, daughter of Leucippus >

1 Origin

Phoebe was born in Andania, Messenia, in 1260 BC.

Phoebe's father was Leucippus, son of Perieres.

 

2 Family

Phoebe married Polydeuces (or Pollux), son of Tyndareus.

Phoebe was taken prisoner when Tyndareus attacked Andania.

Phoebe's father Leucippus and Polydeuces' father Tyndareus were half-brothers, and Phoebe and Polydeuces were cousins.

Phoebe and Polydeuces had a son, Mnesileus (or Mnasinous).

 

3 Others

Phoebe was abducted by Polydeuces from Andania to Sparta in 1237 BC.

Phoebe and her sister Hilaria had a sanctuary in Sparta.