person
Ganymede
A Trojan prince of Paris's line carried to Olympus to be cupbearer of the gods.
Reading notes
- The Heroides §16 a Phrygian (cupbearer)
Ganymede, the Trojan prince made cupbearer of the gods — proof that Phrygians are worthy of heaven.
- The Festivals §2.5 Idaean boy
Ganymede of Mount Ida, cupbearer of the gods, identified with the constellation Aquarius pouring out water.
- The Festivals §6.proem Ganymede
The Trojan boy carried off by Jupiter's eagle to be cupbearer, one cause of Juno's hatred of Troy.
- Metamorphoses §10.294 Ganymede
The Trojan boy (son of Tros, of the line of Ilus) snatched up by Jove to be cup-bearer.