Greek mythology
Ganymede
The most beautiful of mortals, cupbearer of the gods
- Mythology
- Greek mythology
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- Mortal · Love
- Appears in
- Birth of the Cosmos
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Ganymede is a Trojan prince of such surpassing beauty that Zeus himself desires him, sweeping down as a great eagle to carry the youth up to Olympus. There he is made immortal and given the honored place of cupbearer to the gods, pouring their nectar at the eternal feast. Set among the stars as the constellation Aquarius, he becomes the most beloved mortal ever raised to dwell among the gods.
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Birth of the Cosmos
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ganymede?
- Ganymede is a Trojan prince of such surpassing beauty that Zeus himself desires him, sweeping down as a great eagle to carry the youth up to Olympus. There he is made immortal and given the honored place of cupbearer to the gods, pouring their nectar at the eternal feast.
- Which mythology does Ganymede belong to?
- Ganymede belongs to Greek mythology.
- Which stories does Ganymede appear in?
- Ganymede appears in Birth of the Cosmos, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.
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