Ganymede
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Γανυμήδης (Ganumḗdēs, “meant to please”), from γάνυμαι (gánumai, “I rejoice, I am glad”) + μήδεα (mḗdea, “thought, intention”). Doublet of catamite.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Ganymede
- (Greek mythology) A Trojan boy who was abducted (either by Zeus or Eos), and ultimately became immortal in order to be Zeus' cupbearer.
- (astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.
Derived terms
Translations
in Greek mythology
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satellite of Jupiter
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Noun
Ganymede (plural Ganymedes)
- A servant boy or young waiter, particularly one who serves liquor.
- A boy kept for pederastic purposes; a catamite.
Translations
servant boy
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catamite
Further reading
- Ganymede (mythology) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Ganymede (moon) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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