Zeus Vs Argonauts

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Gemini is one of the larger constellations in our sky. Although the Gemini is called "The Twins" and actually resembles a set of twins in the sky. The twins' mother was Leda, Castor's father was Tyndareus, who was the mortal king of the ancient Greek city of Sparta. Pollux's father, on the other hand, was the Greek god Zeus. Pollux, as the son of a god, was immortal and was well known for his strength, while his mortal brother, Castor was famous for his skill with horses. Both brothers voyaged in search of the Golden Fleece as Argonauts, and then fought in the Trojan War to bring their sister home to her husband, Menelaus. They are traditionally portrayed as armed with spears and riding a matching pair of snow-white horses.The most popular

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