Along with other erotic works of classical mythology, the scene of “Leda and the Swan” was popular among first-century Pompeiians, according to the park’s website.

Leda is an important figure in Greek mythology. She was said to have borne children fathered by the god Zeus, the Greek version of Jupiter, and by a mortal king of Sparta.

A discovery in Pompeii of a fresco mural depicting the Greek myth of “Leda and the Swan” shows that issues of consent facing women today were present nearly two thousand years ago.

Leda is an important figure in Greek mythology. She was said to have borne children fathered by the god Zeus, the Greek version of Jupiter, and by a mortal king of Sparta.

Leda is an important figure in Greek mythology. She was said to have borne children fathered by the god Zeus, the Greek version of Jupiter, and by a mortal king of Sparta.

However, since astronomers can't resist a good acronym and "Leda" is more appealing than "the LMED," the smaller galaxy is called "Leda." Leda was a princess in Ancient Greek mythology. ### ...

The exhibition The Voice of Leda blends ancient mythology with contemporary art, showcasing artist Wioletta Kulewska Akyel's work at Muza, the Malta National Community Art Museum, until 16 March ...

An archeologist cleans up the fresco ”Leda e il cigno” (Leda and the swan) discovered last Friday in the Regio V archeological area in Pompeii, near Naples, Italy, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. The fresco ...