Lore[]
In order to save faithful mortals, Castor and Pollux descend from the stars for the other half of the year. Though their celestial swords hewn from their starry homeland are impressive, they serve little purpose. The twins' striking confidence is more powerful than any star-forged sword. Enemies can only prostrate themselves at the women's feet and beg for mercy.
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Name Origin[]
In Greek and Roman mythology, Castor and Pollux or Polydeuces were twin brothers, together known as the Dioskouri. Their mother was Leda, but Castor was the mortal son of Tyndareus, the king of Sparta, and Pollux the divine son of Zeus, who seduced Leda in the guise of a swan. Though accounts of their birth are varied, they are sometimes said to have been born from an egg, along with their twin sisters of Troy Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra.
In Latin the twins are also known as the Gemini or Castores. When Castor was killed, Pollux asked Zeus to let him share his own immortality with his twin to keep them together, and they were transformed into the constellation Gemini. The pair were regarded as the patrons of sailors, to whom they appeared as St. Elmo's fire, and were also associated with horsemanship.
Additional Info[]
- Artwork by Grafit.