The term 'cupbearer' is an ancient job title that dates back to the time of Ancient Greece and Rome. The cupbearer was responsible for serving drinks to the gods and rulers, and was often a young man of great beauty. One of the most famous cupbearers in mythology was GANYMEDE, an 8-letter word which is one of the solutions to this crossword. GANYMEDE was a young prince who was chosen by Zeus to be the cupbearer of the gods.