Ganymede And The Eagle

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Ganymede was a son of Tros, first king of the classical land known as Troy. He lived on the island of Crete, and tended sheep there on the slopes of Mount Ida. One day Zeus caught a glimpse of the young boy and was overwhelmed with a desire to bring Ganymede to Olympus to serve as the cup bearer of the gods. Zeus thereby changed his shape into that of an eagle, swooped down and carried the boy off to the home of the gods. To honor the events surrounding the elevation of Ganymede to "cup bearer and servant of the gods," Zeus placed the eagle, the shape he assumed when abducting Ganymede to Olympus, into the heavens as the constellation Aquila (eagle), and immortalized Ganymede as the constellation Aquarius (water bearer). This reproduction bronze look statue "Ganymede and the Eagle", depicts Ganymede embracing Zeus, who is disguised as an eagle. The statue measures 12 1/2 inches tall, 6 1/4 inches wide and 4 inches deep. Made of cold cast resin, it has the look and feel of bronze, and shows incredible detail. Don't miss out on this awesome piece at a great price. Get yours now!

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