The Greek Constellations - Aquarius: The story of Ganymede the Water bearer

Novella eleven - the constellation Aquarius and the story of Ganymede the Water Bearer.Ganymede was adopted by a family of shepherds when he was found abandoned as a young child. He preferred his own company, and whilst good at caring for the sheep he was regarded as a misfit by his adopted family.One day, as he was tending the sheep, he was spotted by Zeus, who flying past in his eagle form. Out of curiosity Zeus landed to meet the young man and became quickly enamoured with him. Ganymede ...