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Ganymedes - Greek Cup-Bearer of the Gods

Ganymedes - Greek Cup-Bearer of the Gods

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.

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ELYSIUM - Islands of the Blessed of Greek Mythology

ELYSIUM - Islands of the Blessed of Greek Mythology

ELYSION (Elysium) was the final resting place of the souls of heroes and virtuous men. The ancients often distinguished two Elysian realms--the islands of the ...

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