The abduction of Europa
Europa was the ideal of feminine beauty on Earth, according to Greek mythology. Zeus was smitten by her beauty and decided to seduce her when he first saw her. He changed into a white bull and wandered among her father's herds. The bull drew Europa's attention with its snow-white body and gem-like horns. She stroked his flanks before climbing onto his back. Zeus dashed to the water with her on his back as soon as she did so. He then swam to the island of Crete with her. Under an evergreen tree, he disclosed his actual identity and mated with her.
Europa was so beloved by Zeus that he lavished her with three magnificent presents. The first was Talos, a bronze guy who functioned as her guardian. In their effort to land on Crete, the Argonauts encountered and killed a bronze giant. The second was Laelaps, a dog who could hunt whatever she pleased. Finally, there was a javelin with the ability to hit the target, whatever it was. Europa later married Asterius, one of Crete's monarchs, who adopted her boys and made her Crete's first queen. When Europa died, Zeus is said to have converted her into a star complex, and he himself assumed the form of a white bull to join with the complex. Therefore, Europa and Zeus is one of the most famous myths featuring the Greek God Zeus.
