The Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Setting
SpartaThe Dioscuri's adventures take them to all kinds of places. Whether it be the wild forests of Calydonia to track down that pesky boar, the city of Athens to rescue their sister Helen, or the...
Context
The twin brothers, Castor and Pollux (Polydeuces), were super popular figures back in ancient Greece and also in the Roman Empire. The Dioscuri, as they were called, were worshipped all over the pl...
The Hero's Journey
The Hero's Journey is a framework that scholar Joseph Campbell came up with that many myths and stories follow. Many storytellers and story-readers find it a useful way to look at tale. (That's act...