The Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) Study Questions
Bring on the tough stuff - there's not just one right answer.
- What other famous duos can you think of? How do they compare with Castor and Pollux?
- Why do you think Zeus seduced Leda in the form of a swan?
- If Castor and Pollux were still around these days, who do you think their favorite singer or band would be? Explain your answer.
- Compare and contrast Castor and Pollux with other famous brothers, like Romulus and Remus, or Agamemnon and Menelaus.
- Why do you think Castor was never jealous of Pollux's immortality?
- Research other pairs of divine twins like the Hinduism's Ashvins. How do they compare to the Dioscuri?