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๐ Castor and Pollux are famous twin brothers from Greek and Roman mythology known as the Dioscuri.
๐ฅ Castor was an exceptional horseman and boxer, while Pollux was celebrated as a great fighter too!
๐ฉโ๐ฆณ They were born to Leda and Zeus, the king of the gods, in a magical event.
๐ฅ Castor was born from an egg, which made him mortal, while Pollux was a demi-god.
๐ The Dioscuri are known as the protectors of sailors and are called upon for safe sea journeys.
๐ The twins bravely joined the heroes, known as the Argonauts, on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
๐ Castor and Pollux are represented in the night sky by the constellation Gemini, which means 'twins' in Latin.
โ๏ธ In Roman culture, they were also seen as protectors of the Roman army and were worshipped with sacrifices.
๐ Their symbols include horses and boxing gloves, highlighting their strength and skills.
๐จ Castor and Pollux have inspired countless artists and writers throughout history.
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