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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'''. | ||
According to the myth, they were both born at the same time by {{Wiki|Leda (mythology)|Leda}}, though they had different fathers; Polydeukes was fathered by [[Zeus]], Kastor by Leda's husband, the King of [[Sparta]] | According to the myth, they were both born at the same time by {{Wiki|Leda (mythology)|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]], though [[Amyklai Farm]] was regarded as their home.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
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="ACOd" /> | 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="ACOd" /> | ||
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*In Greek, they were known as Διόσκουροι (''Dióskouroi'') meaning 'the youths of Zeus'. In Latin, this became [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dioscuri Dioscuri]. Colloquially, this has come to mean an inseparable couple. | *In Greek, they were known as Διόσκουροι (''Dióskouroi'') meaning 'the youths of Zeus'. In Latin, this became [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dioscuri Dioscuri]. Colloquially, this has come to mean an inseparable couple. | ||
*In some stories, the Dioskouroi are counted among the [[Argonauts]]. | *In some stories, the Dioskouroi are counted among the [[Argonauts]]. | ||
*The mythical [[Helen of Troy|Helen]] is mentioned as a sister to the pair, and even as their twin. | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
Revision as of 10:33, 29 January 2019
Kastor and Polydeukes, alternatively Castor and Pollux, were legendary twins in Greco-Roman mythology, known together as the Dioskouroi.
According to the myth, they were both 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, though Amyklai Farm was regarded as their home.[1]
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.[1]
Trivia
- In Greek, they 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.
- The mythical Helen is mentioned as a sister to the pair, and even as their twin.
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (statue only)
Reference