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| | Castor and Polydeuces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Castor and Polydeuces are sometimes both mortal, sometimes both divine. | | | This explains why only Polydeuces was granted immortality.) Accordingly, the two spend alternate days as gods on Olympus and as deceased mortals in | | | In this tradition, it was Nemesis who was seduced and who laid the egg, but the egg was then found by or given to Leda. |
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| | DIOSCURI, Greek Mythology Link. |
| | Polydeuces learned the art of boxing, and being with the ARGONAUTS, he was challenged by King Amycus 1 of the Bebrycians in northern Asia Minor, who compelled strangers to box as a way of killing them, but Polydeuces killed him with a blow. | | | As Polydeuces refused his immortality while Castor 1 was dead, Zeus permitted them both to be every other day among the gods and among mortals. | | | Polydeuces refused to accept immortality while his brother was dead, and finally shared life and death, every other day, with his mortal brother Castor 1. |
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| | Castor and Pollux/Polydeuces - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Castor and Pollux/Polydeuces |
| | Many versions of their birth exist; in one tradition, the boys were fathered by Zeus in the form of a swan, and born from an egg. | | | It was believed that Poseidon, king of the ocean, had given Castor and Polydeuces power over the winds and waves. | | | When Castor died fighting his cousins Idas and Lynceus, Zeus allowed Polydeuces to share Castor's mortality and live on alternate days in the underworld and with the gods. |
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| | Dioscuri |
| | In one story, Polydeuces was the immortal son of Zeus while Castor was the mortal son of King Tyndareos. | | | At Polydeuces' request the twins shared the divinity between them, living half the year beneath the earth with the dead, and the other half on Mount Olympus with the gods. | | | Around all these children, except Clytemnestra, there hung a definite sense of divine parentage, and it may well be that they were ancient deities whose worship had declined so that their exploits could be told as the mythological actions of mortal rulers. |
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| | Argonauts |
| | The sea god counselled them to erect a shrine to the gods for their deliverance, on the first dry land they would set foot on. | | | Orpheus was the only one aboard, who was initiated in the mysteries of the deities of the Samothrace. | | | The contest seemed evenly matched until Polydeuces killed Amycus through a blow to the king's ear. |
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| | Shrubbery...: Gemini |
| | When Zeus offered Polydeuces the opportunity to live with the gods on Olympus Polydeuces replied that he could have no joy of it while his beloved brother was dead. | | | The two boys were very close to one another and inseparable companions later in life. | | | Gemini, the third zodiacal constellation, represents the twins Castor and Poydeuces (Pollux), known as the Dioscuri. |
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| | Star Tales – Gemini |
| | Aratus referred to the constellation only as the twins, without identifying who they were, but a century later Eratosthenes named them as Castor and Polydeuces. | | | They were said to look alike and even to dress alike, as identical twins often do. | | | Another story says that the two pairs of twins made up their quarrel over the women, but came to blows over the division of some cattle they had jointly rustled. |
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| | Hilairea |
| | In Greek mythology, Hilaeira was a daughter of Leucippus and beloved by Castor and Polydeuces and Idas and Lynceus. |
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| | Part I. The Voyage to Colchis. Chapter VI. Polydeuces’ Victory and Heracles’ Loss. Colum, Padraic. 1921. The ... |
| | The Argonauts feared that Polydeuces’; hands might have been made numb with pulling at the oar, and some of them went to him, and took his hands and rubbed them to make them supple; others took from off his shoulders his beautifully colored mantle. | | | And when the two faced each other Amycus seemed like one of the Earth-born Men, dark and hugely shaped, while Helen’s brother stood there light and beautiful. | | | The hero swung aside and took the blow on his shoulder. |
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| | Taiki Kou - Astrology and Mythology |
| | As for Castor and Polydeuces, known as the Dioscuri ("striplings of Zeus") and as the Tyndaridae ("sons of Tyndareus"), they grew so close that they were never seen apart from each other. | | | o.o; When it hatched, the first egg had twins, a boy and a girl (Polydeuces and Helen) who were immortal children of Zeus and Leda; the second egg also had twins, a boy and girl (Castor and Clytemnestra) who were mortal children of Tyndareus and Leda. | | | Often depicted riding white horses, Castor and Polydeuces became known as the patron gods of sailors, and they were quite popular with the ancient Greeks (especially with male couples) for their beauty and their love and devotion to each other. |
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| | Introduction to the Trojan War |
| | They compromised on shared mortality: Castor and Polydeuces would be alive (as gods) on alternate days, dead (as mortals) on the others. | | | Although all four of them were born at once, they had two different fathers: Clytemnestra and Castor were the children of Leda's husband Tyndareus, but Helen and Polydeuces were the children of Zeus, who came to Leda in the form of a swan. | | | Pindar tells the story ( Nemean 10) that when Castor was killed in a fight, Polydeuces pleaded with Zeus to take him instead. |
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| | VCoins - The Online Ancient Coin & Antiquity Show |
| | In response to his prayers for death for himself or immortality for his brother, Zeus reunited the brothers, allowing them to be together always, half the time in the underworld and half with the gods on Mount Olympus. | | | Castor and Polydeuces, in Greek and Roman mythology, the twin sons of Leda, wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus. | | | Although both boys were known as the Dioscuri, or Sons of Zeus, in most accounts only Polydeuces was held to be immortal, having been conceived when Zeus appeared to Leda in the form of a swan. |
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| | House of Sparta |
| | Castor and Polydeuces were transformed into constellations, Gemini, and they were worshipped as gods, patrons of sailors and young warriors. | | | In Greek mythology, Sparta was a great centre of power for the Spartan king, with great palaces. | | | Tyndareüs and Leda were also parents of another daughter named Timandra, who became wife of Echemus (Echemos). |
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| | Golden Age of Heroes |
| | Some recorded them both as sons of Tyndareüs (Tyndareus) and Leda, daughter of Thestius, while others say that they were sons of Zeus. | | | As they drove the cattle back to Messene, Lynceus, who could see through great distance, told his brother that the Dioscuri were following them. | | | But most writers say that Castor with his sister Clytemnestra were Tyndareüs' children, while Polydeuces and Helen were Zeus', by Leda. |
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| | Mythology of the constellation Gemini |
| | Although only half brothers, Castor, the mortal son of Leda's husband, King Tyndareus, and Polydeuces, immortal son of Zeus, were extremely close and together took part in many adventures. | | | This zodiacal constellation represents the twins Castor and Polydeuces (Pollux to the Romans). | | | Polydeuces avenged Castor's murder, but was so overcome with grief that he begged to be allowed to be with his brother in the underworld. |
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| | AllRefer.com - Polydeuces (Folklore And Mythology) - Encyclopedia |
| | You are here : AllRefer.com > Reference > Encyclopedia > Folklore And Mythology > Polydeuces | | | AllRefer.com - Polydeuces (Folklore And Mythology) - Encyclopedia | | | Polydeuces [pol´´id OO ´s E s] Pronunciation Key : see Castor and Pollux. |
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| | The Cyber Boxing Zone |
| | Polydeuces killed Amycus with one blow -- to the elbow! | | | Eventually, Zeus placed the twins in the heavens where they remain to this day as the constellation Gemini. | | | With these fists, Polydeuces was able to hammer his way to victory against all odds. |
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| | angelic.tk guide to the zodiac (Gemini) The Twins |
| | Zeus grants this wish, but one brother will enjoy the day while the other the night, so that they understand the qualities of the underworld but also the ecstasy of the gods. | | | It is the only sign which relates to people. | | | In this battle Caster dies, and Polydeuces asks for the help of Zeus in order to resurrect his brother, or to take his life instead. |
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| | Bradley and the Argonauts |
| | His mortal brother Castor was also amongst the crew as the pair were inseparable. | | | Hera came alongside her brother and looked at Hades with acute vexation. | | | “What are you going to do — flash your
eyelashes at him?” Heracles stumbled as Polydeuces dug his sharp elbow in his ribcage. |
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| | Castor Sources |
| | Castor and Polydeuces are both sons of Zeus | | | Castor and Polydeuces, sons of Zeus by Leda; Castor and Polydeuces, children of Tyndareus; | | | Helen, Castor, and Polydeuces all had the same mother; |
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| | Castor and Polydeuces, Roman Religion and Mythology (Photo Archive) |
| | There were twins brothers, sons of Zeus and Leda, and originally called Castor and Polydeuces. | | | Castor and Polydeuces, Roman Religion and Mythology (Photo Archive) | | | This page is linked under the names " Castor and Polydeuces ", " Castor and Pollux ", " Dioscuri " and " Castores ". |
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| | Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology: Polydeuces |
| | Polydeuces was considered godly enough to be admitted to the divine court on Mount Olympus, while his brother was sent to Hades as a mere mortal. | | | But Polydeuces could not bear eternal separation, so the gods allowed the twins to remain together forever, spending half the year in the Underworld and the other half on Olympus. | | | The Elyssian Fields, the Underworld paradise of heroes in which Polydeuces and Castor spent half the year. |
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| | Pollux |
| | In Greek mythology, Pollux or Polydeuces was one of the twin sons of Zeus, see Castor and Polydeuces | | | Pollux is a bright star in the constellation Gemini. |
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| | Castor and Polydeuces |
| | Castor is the son of Tyndareus and Leda, while Polydeuces is the son of Zeus and Leda. | | | During the quarrel, Castor was killed and, as he lay dying, Polydeuces prayed to Zeus to allow him to die with his brother. | | | Another tradition holds that the twins live on alternate days, with one alive while the other is day and then vice versa the next day. |
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| | The Dioscuri in the Odyssey and Pindar |
| | The Dioscuri (i.e., "sons of Zeus") are Castor and Polydeuces. | | | A more detailed version of the story of Castor and Polydeuces is found in Pindar, Nemean 10, translation by Diane Arnson Svarlien and others, line 55 to end, viz., str. | | | They are briefly mentioned near the middle of Iliad, Book 3, at the conclusion of the teichoskopia ("view from the wall"). |
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| | Polydeuces: Information From Answers.com |
| | In Greek mythology, Polydeuces is another name for Pollux, brother of Castor. | | | The name Polydeuces was approved by the IAU Working Group on Planetary Science Nomenclature on January 21, 2005. | | | Polydeuces ( pawl'-ee-dew'-seez, Greek Πολυδεύκης) is a natural satellite of Saturn that was discovered on images taken on October 21, 2004 by the Cassini imaging team, led by Carolyn C. Porco et al, and given the temporary designation S/2004 S 5. |
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| | Helen |
| | She was sister to Polydeuces (Pollux) and half-sister to Castor and Clytemnestra. | | | When Helen was still very young, Theseus, king of Athens, and Pirithous, king of Larissa, kidnapped her because they wanted, before they died, to make love to a daughter of Zeus (Bell, 224). | | | While Theseus was gone, Helen's brother and half-brother, Polydeuces and Castor, rescued her, keeping Aethra and Pirithous' sister as slaves for Helen. |
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| | Castor and Polydeuces were half brothers both of which were born at the same time |
| | When both fell side by side in battle Polydeuces went up to Mt. Olympus, while Castor went down to the underworld. | | | Castor and Polydeuces were half brothers both of which were born at the same time, however they had different fathers. | | | Castor and Polydeuces were half brothers both of which were born at the same time |
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| | Mythography The Greek Poet Simonides |
| | On inquiring as to the appearance of the young men who had sent for him, Simonides was satisfied that they were no other than Castor and Polydeuces themselves. | | | In order to diversify his theme, Simonides, who was celebrated for his piety, introduced into his poems the exploits of Castor and Polydeuces. | | | On one occasion, when residing at the court of Scopas, the king of Thessaly, the prince desired him to prepare a poem in celebration of his exploits, to be recited at a banquet. |
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| | Gemini |
| | Zeus agreed and they spend every other day either as a god on Olympus or in Hades as a mortal who had passed away. | | | The Gemini are two twins, Castor and Polydeuces (Pollux) in Greek mythology; the Dioscuri. | | | However, Castor was later killed when the nephews of Leucippus, Idas, and Lynceus fought them in a battle. |
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| | GREEK MYTHOLOGY: ARGONAUTS (TEXT) |
| | Amycus approached the Argonauts and refused them any food or water, until one of them fought with him in the ring. | | | In some versions, Polydeuces killed Amycus, while in others he just knocked him out and made him promise he would stop harming strangers in future. | | | Polydeuces, who was the champion in boxing, accepted the challenge. |
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| | PSO World |
| | Castor was worshipped as gods by other athletes. | | | The Disocuri were Castor and Polydeuces (or Pollux), the twin sons of Leda and Zeus and the brothers of Helen of Troy. | | | Because Zeus came to Leda in the form of a swan, they are sometimes presented as having been born from an egg. |
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| | MSN Encarta - Search Results - Pollux (astronomy) |
| | Castor and Polydeuces, in Greek and Roman mythology, the twin sons of Leda, wife of the Spartan king Tyndareus. | | | Castor and Pollux (Polydeuces), mother, Leda, Pollux (Polydeuces) in Roman mythology, quest for Golden Fleece, rescue of sister from Theseus, star... | | | See all search results in Photos and more (16) |
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| | LEDA Page |
| | Helen Better known as Helen of Troy, was considered the most beautiful mortal woman alive. | | | She was a mortal seduced by Zeus in form of swan and gave birth to two eggs. | | | From one hatched her daughter Helen and son Polydeuces |
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| | Dioscoures, Greece, Greek mythology |
| | Zeus then let them spend every second day on Mt. Olympus as immortals, and every second day in | | | When Castor died Polydeuces begged his father to either kill him as well, or let them both be immortal. | | | By him she laid two eggs, one by Zeus containing Polydeuces |
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| | ATH Character Quotations |
| | It is but for you to recognize those whose judgment you can count on - and to use them'." --> | | | I cherished these moments alone with her, for she is blessed with a warmth and brilliance that inspires me.'" [Polydeuces "'Helen,' Polydeuces had said, sitting quietly next to my bed the afternoon after their sudden nighttime appearance. | | | As these conversations were of little interest to others, she and I grew into the habit of having long talks together in her apartment. |
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| | A Smaller Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology and Geography - llio Vedius, Pollux, Pollux Julius, Polyaenus, ... |
| | A Smaller Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology and Geography - llio Vedius, Pollux, Pollux Julius, Polyaenus, Polybius, Polybus, Polycletus, Polycrates, Polydamas, Polydectes, Polydeuces, Polydorus | | | This page contains descriptions for the following names Pollio Vedius, Pollux, Pollux Julius, Polyaenus, Polybius, Polybus, Polycletus, Polycrates, Polydamas, Polydectes, Polydeuces, Polydorus | | | Please show your appreciation of this web site by sending a postcard to: |
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| | Polydeuces |
| | Polydeuces was terribly saddened by this and cried to his father Zeus. | | | Zeus listened to Polydueces and decided to let Polydeuces and Castor spend alternate days on Olympus, home of the gods, and in the underworld. | | | Since one parent was mortal and the other immortal, Castor became mortal whereas Polydeuces became immortal. |
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| | castor and pollux |
| | Castor was slain, and Polydeuces, inconsolable for the loss of his brother, besought Zeus to be permitted to give his own life as a ransom for him. | | | Additionally, some ancient sources state that Polydeuces was also the son of Zeus, while his twin brother Castor was the child of Tyndareus. | | | Theseus was absent from Attica and the brothers were successful in recovering their sister. |
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| | Gemini |
| | Polydeuces was immortal; he had been fathered by Zeus. | | | Idas attacked Polydeuces, but Zeus killed him with a thunderbolt. | | | Some say that the quarrel was over women, others, over cattle, but in the ensuing battle Lynceus ran Castor through with the sword, whereupon Polydeuces killed Lynceus. |
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| | deviantART: dioscuri: Journal |
| | But the gods relented and allowed them to spend eternity together, half the year in one place and half in the other." |
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| | Tyndareus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Eventually, Tyndareus resigned in favor of his son-in-law and Menelaus became king of Sparta because the only male heirs, Castor and Polydeuces had died and ascended to Mt. | | | Some years later, Paris, a Trojan prince came to Sparta to marry Helen, whom he had been promised by Aphrodite. | | | This suggests that Castor and Polydeuces died sometime after Helen's departure for Troy but before the war itself.) |
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| | Leda (mythology) - Articles and Information |
| | Leda, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. | | | In Greek mythology, Leda was a Spartan Queen, wife of Tyndareus and mother of Castor, Polydeuces, Phoebe, Philonoe, Clytemnestra and Helen. | | | From one egg, Polydeuces and Helen were the children of Zeus; from the other, Castor and Clytemnestra were the children of Tyndareus. |
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| | CASTOR AND POLYDEUCES |
| | They were involved in various fights: in their last fight Castor, a mortal, was killed. | | | Polydeuces, despite being immortal, could not tolerate living without his twin and asked to be relieved of his immortality and thus allowed to die so that he could be reunited with Castor. | | | Zeus allowed them to spend alternate days in the underworld and on Mount Olympus. |
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| | Castor |
| | Castor and Polydeuces Castor (or Kastor) and Polydeuces (sometimes called Pollux), were in Clytemnestra. | | | Castor angle Castor angle is the angular measure from the vertical of the vehicle, measured in the longitudinal directio... |
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| | NEWEST SATURN MOONS GIVEN NAMES |
| | Polydeuces was detected by Professor Carl Murray at Queen Mary, University of London, UK. | | | Two moons detected in August have been given the names Methone and Pallene, while another found in October has been provisionally named Polydeuces. | | | The discoveries were made last year, not long after Cassini had arrived in orbit around the ringed planet. |
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