Which of the Following Are True of the Dioscuri, Castor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true of the Dioscuri, Castor and Polydeuces?

• A) Polydeuces gave up half his immortality to Castor
• B) In Greek religion, the Dioscuri were protectors of sailors in distress
• C) To the Romans, the Dioscuri were protectors of the Roman state
• D) Castor killed Polydeuces in a hunting accident

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