Dioskouroi

Kastor and Polydeukes, the two sons of Zeus who guide sailors.

Blessings

The sons of Zeus were great warriors, horsemen, boxers, wrestlers, cattle-thieves, and sailors. They value physical prowess, courage, and daring. They appear to sailors in the form of phospherous balls – one to indicate an ill-omen, two to indicate a safe passage. They were associated with the two kings of Sparta, and so added kingship and justice to their sphere of influence.

God Of

  • Sailors
  • Justice
  • Brotherhood

Primary Cult Centers

  • Samothrace
  • Sparta

Epithets

  • Kabeiroi – .
  • Magna Theoi – Great Gods

Symbols

A double cross, horses, boxing gloves, St Elmo’s fire

Animals

Horse

Sacrifices

Alexanderite, tourmaline, Iceland spar, hybrid plants, orchids, wormwood

Festivals

  • August 13 (August 13) .
  • January 27 (January 27) .

Ways to honor

Boxing, horse-riding, boating, and other athletic activities are good ways to honor them, as is watching these events. Be strong and daring, throwing caution to the wind. Respect your siblings.

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Primary Sources

  • Apollodorus’ Library 3.11.2
  • Apollonius Rhodius’ Argonautica 2.1-97
  • Euripides’ Electra and Helen
  • Ovid’s Metamorphoses 8.301-302, 372-375
  • Pindar’s Nemean Odes 10
  • Pliny’s Natural History 2.101

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