Z32.2 GANYMEDES &
THE EAGLE

Museum Collection: Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, Kato Paphos, Cyprus
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Floor Mosaic
Context: Paphos, House of Dionysos
Date: C3rd AD
Period: Imperial Roman

SUMMARY

Zeus abducts Ganymedes to heaven, sweeping him up in the form of a giant eagle. The young Trojan prince holds a staff, and wears a Phrygian cap.

ARTICLES

Ganymedes, Aetos Dios