Plato, Nomoi

Speranza

Plato:

"And all of us charge the Cretans
with inventing the tale of Ganymedes;
since they were convinced that their
legislation came from Zues, they went on
to tell this story against him that they
might follow his example and enjoy the
fruits of this pleasure too."

Refs.:
Sergent, B. Mito greco.