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In Greek and Roman myth, Caster (Kastor) and Pollux (Polydeukes) are twin brothers the sons of Zeus and Leda, Queen of Sparta (the wife of King Tyndareus) they they were apotheosed into gods at death.
At first Polydeukes alone, being a son of Zeus, was offered this gift, but he agreed only on condition that his half-twin Kastor share the honour. Zeus assented, but the pair had to spend alternate days in Haides to appease the Fates and the Gods of the Dead.
The Dioskouroi also received a place amongst the stars as Gemini (the Twins).
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∙ 13y agoCastor and Pollux are the roman name as well as their Greek name
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Who were the greek twin gods?
Castor and Pollux
What is pollux the god of?
Pollux and Castor were gods that represented death and life/immortality.
Who was Leda in Roman mythology?
Leda was the daughter of King Thestius, and the wife of King Tyndareus. The god Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology) appeared to her as a swan, and seduced her. Since she also slept with her husband, two of her children were mortal, and two were immortal. They were also hatched from eggs. Her children were Helen (better known as the beautiful Helen of Troy), Clytemnestra, Castor and Pollux (also known as Polydeuces). Between Castor and Pollux, Pollux was usually the immortal one.
Who was castor and pollux's mother?
Leda daughter of Thestius and Laophohte or Eurythemis or Deidameia: she was Queen of Sparta, with her husband Tyndareus she had Castor with Zeus she had Pollux - though the boys are twins (born at the same time, different fathers).
Who is the mother of castor?
Leda, who was also mother to Polydeuces (Pollux), Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra.
Names of the twin brothers stars?
Castor and Pollux.
In Greek and Roman mythology who were Castor and Pollux?
In Greek and Roman mythology, Castor and Pollux (who was also called Polydeuces), were twin brothers who were both the sons of Leda, but Castor was the mortal son of Tyndareus and Pollux was the son of Zeus. Yes, twin sons with different fathers.
What were the names of Zeus' twin sons?
Dioscuri: Castor and Pollux.
What are the names of the twin Gemini?
castor and polluxCastor and Pollux are the names of the twins represented in the sign of Gemini.
When was Castor et Pollux created?
Castor et Pollux was created in 1737.
What are the names of the twin Geminis?
The twins were called Pollux and Castor, often referred to as the Dioscuri.
In what constellation are the stars Castor and Pollux?
Castor and Pollux make up the heads of Gemini, the Twins.
Who was the sister of Castor and Pollux?
Helen of Troy was the sister of the twins Castor and Pollux. Their mother was Leda, and their other sister was Clytemnestra. Pollux was also immortal whereas Castor was mortal.
Who are Castor and Pollux Married to?
The wives of the Dioscuri were the Leucippides; Phoibe (who married Polydeuces/Pollux)and Hilaeira (who married Castor). Hilaeira had with Castor: Anogon/Anaxis Phoibe had with Pollux: Mnesileos/Mnasinous
What constellation are the stars Castor and Pollux on?
Gemini, the Twins. Castor and Pollux were the twins that give the constellation its name.
Who are Castor and Pollux?
In Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux were twins with different fathers, and were brothers of Helen of Troy.
Who were the greek twin gods?
Castor and Pollux
