The term 'Beautiful Youth' refers to three figures from Greek mythology: ADONIS, Endymion, and GANYMEDE. ADONIS was a handsome young man who was loved by Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Endymion was a beautiful shepherd who was granted eternal youth and beauty by Zeus. GANYMEDE was a handsome young prince who was abducted by Zeus and made the cupbearer of the gods. All three of these figures represent the ideal of youthful beauty in Greek mythology.