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  1. Ganymede (mythology) - Wikipedia

    On Olympus, Zeus granted Ganymede eternal youth and immortality as the official cup bearer to the gods, in place of Hebe, who was relieved of cup-bearing duties upon her marriage to …

  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 - 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 …

  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 (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.

  6. 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.

  7. Ganymede in Greek Mythology: Zeus’ Young Lover & Cupbearer

    May 27, 2021 · Ganymede (or Ganymedes) was a young man from Troy. His beauty was unparalleled, and for that reason, Zeus abducted and brought him to Olympus to serve as his …

  8. Ganymede (moon) - Wikipedia

    Ganymede orbits Jupiter in roughly seven days and is in a 1:2:4 orbital resonance with the moons Europa and Io, respectively. Ganymede is composed of silicate rock and water in …

  9. 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, …

  10. 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 …