Forwarded from Toxotes
Jupiter took the shape of an eagle and abducted Ganymede, first king of Troy to serve as a cup bearer to the gods in Olympus. Jupiter granted him eternal youth and immortality and to honor these events it is said that Jupiter placed Aquila (the eagle) and Aquarius (the water bearer) as constellations in the heavens.
Mosaic from 3rd Century AD Tyre.
Mosaic from 3rd Century AD Tyre.