"Leda and the Swan"

"Leda and the Swan" is a classical myth about Zeus, the king of gods, who seduces or mates with Leda, a mortal woman, by transforming into a swan. This encounter is often depicted in art and literature, symbolizing divine intercession and the blending of mortal and divine realms. The myth explains the origin of the offspring Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra. Its themes explore desire, transformation, and power, and it has inspired many artistic interpretations highlighting the complex relationship between gods and humans.