The Aquarius star constellation is associated with the myth of Ganymede, a beautiful Trojan prince. According to Greek mythology, the gods were so captivated by Ganymede's handsomeness that they decided to bring him to Mount Olympus to serve as the cupbearer to the gods. Zeus, the king of the gods, transformed himself into an eagle and abducted Ganymede, taking him to Olympus. As a reward, Zeus gave Ganymede eternal youth and the honor of being the water-bearer for the gods. In the night sky, Aquarius is often depicted as a man pouring water from a jug, symbolizing Ganymede's role as the cupbearer.