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Leda with swan from Ostia

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24 January 2021
Leda with swan from Ostia
Leda with swan from Ostia

A bronze ornament depicting Leda with a swan. The object is dated to the 3rd-4th century CE and was found in Ostia.

Leda was the queen of Sparta who fell in love with Zeus/Jupiter, who took the form of a swan. From their relationship was born, among others Helen of Troy.

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Greek world before the outbreak of the Second Macedonian War (2nd century BCE)Rome’s war against Sparta Zenobia, author of the painting unknownSeptimia Zenobia A fresco showing Leda with a swan was discoveredDiscovered fresco showing Leda with swan Cleopatra VIICleopatra VII Agrippina the Younger - Nero's motherAgrippina the Younger
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