History of Aquila
This constellation owes its name to the eagle, favorite bird of Zeus, who kidnapped Ganymede, "the most beautiful of mortals", & carried him in his talons to bring him back to his master.

This constellation owes its name to the eagle, favorite bird of Zeus, who kidnapped Ganymede, "the most beautiful of mortals", & carried him in his talons to bring him back to his master.