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Leda with swan from Ostia

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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.