Ganymede
'giving great pleasure'
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The subject of homosexual passion is the underlying theme in the legends
surrounding the figure of Ganymede, a Greek youth of unparalleled beauty.
The gods, or Zeus, or the eagle of Zeus or Zeus himself in eagle shape,
or the goddess Eos or the prehistoric king Minos of Crete are mentioned
as kidnappers in the many varieties of this myth. Because it legitimised
homosexuality the myth of Ganymede was very popular throughout antiquity.
The Latin form of his name was Catamitus. In popular usage it referred
to the passive object in homosexual relationships.
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Ganymede is also associated with the constellation Aquarius. According
to one of the versions of the legend Zeus gave Ganymede a place among
the stars.
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