Moons of Jupiter

The moons of Jupiter are named after the Roman god's many lovers and descendants, the most notable of which are Metis and Thebe. Metis is the second smallest of the four inner satellites, and is the innermost moon. The mythology Metis is, or was, Jupiter's first wife. She had become pregnant with Minerva, and Jupiter, upon hearing that her child might overthrow him, swallowed her whole. Metis gave birth from within Jupiter's head, and when another god stuck his head, Minerva leapt out with a mighty battle cry.

The moon Thebe is fourth from Jupiter, and is the second largest of the four inner satellites. Mythological Thebe's relationship to Jupiter is very foggy. In some myths, she was raped by Jupiter while trying to help him. He had disguised himself as a wounded swan, and when he was in her arms he turned back and raped her. In some others she is merely his daughter.

The reason as to why Jupiter's moons are named after the Roman god's lovers and descendants are quite obvious, the idea is that Jupiter's "lovers" are always watching him. With how he raped, killed, and betrayed most of his lovers, I doubt they would want anything to do with him. Nonetheless, I do think that the idea to name Jupiter's moons after them was a good idea for humors sake, and there really isn't a more appropriate name.





Rivers Glover

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thebe_(Greek_myth)
https://www.greekmythology.com/Titans/Metis/metis.html
https://www.theoi.com/Nymphe/NympheThebe.html