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Ancient Greek and Roman Myths Notes

Leda


Leda  – according to the most familiar tradition, Zeus, who had fell in love with Leda, changed himself into a swan in order to unite with her. Leda put 2 eggs, from which emerged Dioscuri and Helen, the future Helen of Troy.
See: Paul Cézanne. Leda with Swan.
Correggio Leda and Swan.
Leonardo da Vinci Leda and Swan.
Henri Matisse. Leda and the Swan.
 
 

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