LOL I couldn't resist mentioning the 'pearly juices'
only the love of Zeus and Ganymede is given an eternally happy ending. That is an interesting understanding of their story.
I'm so glad you chose Voli Me Tangere to get to know my work, not many people read this story. I'm intrigued by your conclusion: (and that raises the possibility that current moves to treat both genders as equals might fall foul of the natural animosity between males and females and result in disaster for one group.)
Thank you, Rigby.
I love Greek mythology too. While I wrote this I read so many interesting facts I had trouble to focus on the lion's story. Thank you for the comment, Thorn