Which New Orleans super krewe was founded in 1966 and named for a figure from Greek mythology?

The New Orleans super krewe founded in 1966 and named for a Greek mythological figure is the Krewe of Endymion.

Endymion takes its name from Endymion, a beautiful youth in Greek mythology whom the moon goddess Selene loved. The name fits New Orleans Carnival’s long tradition of drawing parade themes and krewe names from classical mythology, literature, and legend.

Founded by Edmond J. Muniz, Endymion developed into one of New Orleans’ three commonly recognized super krewes. Its parade is known for very large floats, celebrity participation, and a huge public following. The first Endymion parade rolled in 1967, even though the organization was founded the previous year, and its first ball followed in 1968.

The name is sometimes confused with Bacchus, another major super krewe whose name also comes from classical mythology. Iris and Hermes are established New Orleans krewes too, but neither is the organization founded in 1966 and identified with the large Endymion parade and Extravaganza.