The Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) Study Questions

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Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.

1. What other famous duos can you think of? How do they compare with Castor and Pollux?
2. Why do you think Zeus seduced Leda in the form of a swan?
3. If Castor and Pollux were still around these days, who do you think their favorite singer or band would be? Explain your answer.
4. Compare and contrast Castor and Pollux with other famous brothers, like Romulus and Remus, or Agamemnon and Menelaus.
5. Why do you think Castor was never jealous of Pollux's immortality?
6. Research other pairs of divine twins like the Hinduism's Ashvins. How do they compare to the Dioscuri?