ganymede

• Nome próprio ligado à mitologia grega: o belo príncipe troiano raptado por Zeus para ser copeiro dos deuses; também é o nome da maior lua de Júpiter.

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.

   Figura mitológica

   • 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.

   Luas de Júpiter

   • 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.