ganymede

• Nom propre désignant un personnage de la mythologie grecque, un prince troyen d'une beauté extraordinaire, enlevé par Zeus pour devenir l'échanson des dieux ; également le nom de la plus grande lune de Jupiter.

A proper noun referring to a figure from Greek mythology, a Trojan prince of great beauty who was abducted by Zeus to serve as cupbearer to the gods; also the name of the largest moon of Jupiter.

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1. Mythological figureC1formal

   In Greek mythology, a Trojan prince renowned for his exceptional beauty, who was abducted by Zeus to serve as the cupbearer to the gods on Mount Olympus.

   Ganymède (figure mythologique)

   • Zeus sent an eagle to carry Ganymede to Olympus.
   • Ganymede replaced Hebe as the cupbearer of the gods.
   • Many ancient artworks depict the abduction of Ganymede.

2. Jupiter's moonB2formalscientific

   The largest moon of Jupiter and the largest natural satellite in the Solar System, notable for its icy surface and subsurface ocean.

   Ganymède (lune)

   • Ganymede is larger than the planet Mercury.
   • The Galileo spacecraft provided detailed images of Ganymede.
   • Scientists believe Ganymede may harbor a liquid ocean beneath its ice crust.