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Dioskouros (Kastor or Pollux) - rear view
Roman, A.D. 1 - 200
Marble
The Dioskouroi were twin sons of the mortal woman Leda, but Pollux's father was the god Zeus, while Kastor had a human father. They became great horsemen and hunters and were among the heroes, known as the Argonauts, who sailed with Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece. The twins were also invoked in Greek and Roman cult worship as savior-gods who would come to the aid of soldiers and sailors. This statuette depicts one of the brothers standing in his typical heroic pose, wearing only a cloak over his shoulders and a pilos (soft conical hat). He once held an upright spear, and his horse is indicated by the head at his feet. The other twin would have been standing next to him in mirror image.
Lent by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
Gift of Wright S. Ludington
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Dioskouros (Kastor or Pollux) - rear view
Roman, A.D. 1 - 200
Marble
The Dioskouroi were twin sons of the mortal woman Leda, but Pollux's father was the god Zeus, while Kastor had a human father. They became great horsemen and hunters and were among the heroes, known as the Argonauts, who sailed with Jason in his quest for the Golden Fleece. The twins were also invoked in Greek and Roman cult worship as savior-gods who would come to the aid of soldiers and sailors. This statuette depicts one of the brothers standing in his typical heroic pose, wearing only a cloak over his shoulders and a pilos (soft conical hat). He once held an upright spear, and his horse is indicated by the head at his feet. The other twin would have been standing next to him in mirror image.
Lent by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.
Gift of Wright S. Ludington