Leda and the Swan

Poetry | William Butler Yeats

Leda and the Swan Character

Characters:

  • Leda: A mortal woman who is attacked by Zeus in the form of a swan. She is portrayed as helpless and vulnerable in the face of divine power. Her encounter with Zeus leads to the birth of Helen of Troy, which ultimately causes the Trojan War.
  • Zeus (The Swan): The king of the gods in Greek mythology, who takes the form of a swan to seduce or assault Leda. He represents immense power and control, and his actions have far-reaching consequences in both mythology and history.
 

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