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  1. Ganymede (mythology) - Wikipedia

    In Greek mythology, Ganymede (/ ˈɡænɪmiːd / GAN-im-eed) [1] or Ganymedes (/ ˌɡænɪˈmiːdiːz / GAN-im-EE-deez; [2] Ancient Greek: Γανυμήδης, romanized: Ganymēdēs) is a divine hero …

  2. Ganymede | Greek Mythology, Stories, & Kidnapping | Britannica

    Ganymede, in Greek legend, the son of Tros (or Laomedon), king of Troy. Because of his unusual beauty, he was carried off either by the gods or by Zeus, disguised as an eagle, or, according …

  3. GANYMEDE (Ganymedes) - Greek Cup-Bearer of the Gods

    In Greek mythology Ganymede was a handsome Trojan prince who was carried off to heaven by Zeus in the shape of an eagle where he was appointed as cup-bearer of the gods.

  4. Ganymede - World History Encyclopedia

    Jun 23, 2021 · Ganymede (pronounced GAH-nuh-meed) is a youth in Greek mythology who is abducted by Zeus because of his great beauty and brought to Mount Olympus to serve as …

  5. Ganymede in Greek mythology - World History Edu

    Oct 19, 2023 · Ganymede, a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, became Zeus' beloved cupbearer due to his unparalleled beauty and youthfulness.

  6. Ganymede - Science@NASA

    Apr 25, 2025 · Jupiter’s icy moon Ganymede is the largest moon in our solar system, even bigger than the planet Mercury, and the dwarf planet Pluto. There’s strong evidence that Ganymede …

  7. Ganymede - Greek Mythology

    Ganymede was a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, known for his beauty. He was the son of the king Tros of Dardania, after whom Troy took its name, and Callirrhoe. According to a myth, …

  8. Ganymede (mythology) explained

    In Greek mythology, Ganymede or Ganymedes (; grc|Γανυμήδης|Ganymēdēs) is a divine hero whose homeland was Troy. Homer describes Ganymede as the most handsome of mortals …

  9. Ganymede: A guide to the largest moon in the solar system

    May 6, 2023 · Ganymede is Jupiter's largest moon and is also the largest moon in the entire solar system. It is bigger than both Mercury and dwarf planet Pluto and only slightly smaller than …

  10. Ganymede in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths

    Ganymede was a mortal prince from Asia Minor in the tales of Greek mythology. Ganymede was of the family line which would rule the famous city of Troy. Ganymede though was famous not …