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'''Kastor and Polydeukes''', alternatively '''Castor and Pollux''', were legendary twins in [[Greece|Greco]]-[[Rome|Roman]] mythology, known together as the '''Dioskouroi'''. | '''Kastor and Polydeukes''', alternatively '''Castor and Pollux''', were legendary twins in [[Greece|Greco]]-[[Rome|Roman]] mythology, known together as the '''Dioskouroi'''. | ||
== | ==Biography== | ||
According to the myth, | Descendants of the legendary hero [[Perseus]] and [[Andromeda]] through their daughter [[Gorgophone]], Kastor and Polydeukes were also related to [[Helen of Troy|Helen]] and [[Klytaimnestra]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Test of Courage]]</ref> | ||
According to the [[Greek mythology|myth]], the twins were born at the same time by [[Leda (mythology)|Leda]], though they had different fathers; Polydeukes was fathered by [[Jupiter|Zeus]], Kastor by Leda's husband, the king of [[Sparta]] [[Tyndareus]]. They were also said to have been born on [[Mount Taygetos]],<ref name="Altar">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]]: Lakonia: Altar of the Dioskouroi</ref> though [[Amyklai Farm]] was regarded as their home.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Historical Locations: Lakonia: Amyklai Farm</ref> | |||
==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
By the [[Peloponnesian War]], an [[Altar of the Dioskouroi|altar]] dedicated to the twins had been raised in the [[Forest of Eurotas]] in [[Lakonia]], Greece, and they were central to the Spartan rituals, especially those preceding the beginning of a military campaign.<ref name="Altar" /> | By the [[Peloponnesian War]], an [[Altar of the Dioskouroi|altar]] dedicated to the twins had been raised in the [[Forest of Eurotas]] in [[Lakonia]], Greece, and they were central to the Spartan rituals, especially those preceding the beginning of a military campaign.<ref name="Altar" /> | ||
Later, when a {{Wiki|zodiac}} was created, the two became part of it as the {{Wiki|Gemini (astrology)|Gemini}}, also known as the Great Twins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> While the Greeks held their belief that the Great Twins were Kastor and Polydeukes, the [[Egypt]]ians observed them as two he-[[goat]]s, rising from the [[Duat|underworld]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[ | Later, when a {{Wiki|zodiac}} was created, the two became part of it as the {{Wiki|Gemini (astrology)|Gemini}}, also known as the Great Twins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> While the Greeks held their belief that the Great Twins were Kastor and Polydeukes, the [[Egypt]]ians observed them as two he-[[goat]]s, rising from the [[Duat|underworld]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Bayek's Promise]]: Great Twins</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | ||
ACP Gemini.png|Kastor and Polydeukes as the Gemini, engraved on stone | ACP Gemini.png|Kastor and Polydeukes as the Gemini, engraved on stone | ||
DTAG - Bronze Spartan coin showing the Dioskouroi.png|A bronze coin dated from 35 to 31 BCE, showing Kastor and Polydeukes obverse | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
In Greek, Kastor and Polydeukes were known as Διόσκουροι (''Dióskouroi'') meaning 'the youths of Zeus'. In Latin, this became ''[[wikt:Dioscuri|Dioscuri]]''. Colloquially, this has come to mean an inseparable couple. | |||
In some stories, the Dioskouroi are counted among the [[Argonauts]]. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' {{1stm}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{ | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' {{Io|sculpture}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACOD}} | {{ACOD}} | ||
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[[Category:Individuals]] | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Greeks]] | [[Category:Greeks]] | ||
[[Category:Ethnic Greeks]] | [[Category:Ethnic Greeks]] | ||
[[Category:Lakonians]] | |||
[[Category:Argonauts]] | |||
[[Category:Twins]] | [[Category:Twins]] | ||
[[Category:Aeolidae]] | [[Category:Aeolidae]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Greek mythology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:03, 14 May 2026
Kastor and Polydeukes, alternatively Castor and Pollux, were legendary twins in Greco-Roman mythology, known together as the Dioskouroi.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Descendants of the legendary hero Perseus and Andromeda through their daughter Gorgophone, Kastor and Polydeukes were also related to Helen and Klytaimnestra.[1]
According to the myth, the twins were born at the same time by Leda, though they had different fathers; Polydeukes was fathered by Zeus, Kastor by Leda's husband, the king of Sparta Tyndareus. They were also said to have been born on Mount Taygetos,[2] though Amyklai Farm was regarded as their home.[3]
Influence[edit | edit source]
By the Peloponnesian War, an altar dedicated to the twins had been raised in the Forest of Eurotas in Lakonia, Greece, and they were central to the Spartan rituals, especially those preceding the beginning of a military campaign.[2]
Later, when a zodiac was created, the two became part of it as the Gemini, also known as the Great Twins.[4] While the Greeks held their belief that the Great Twins were Kastor and Polydeukes, the Egyptians observed them as two he-goats, rising from the underworld.[5]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Kastor and Polydeukes as the Gemini, engraved on stone -
A bronze coin dated from 35 to 31 BCE, showing Kastor and Polydeukes obverse
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In Greek, Kastor and Polydeukes were known as Διόσκουροι (Dióskouroi) meaning 'the youths of Zeus'. In Latin, this became Dioscuri. Colloquially, this has come to mean an inseparable couple.
In some stories, the Dioskouroi are counted among the Argonauts.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (first mentioned)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (sculpture only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Test of Courage
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: Lakonia: Altar of the Dioskouroi
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: Lakonia: Amyklai Farm
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Bayek's Promise: Great Twins