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Classical Mythology and Ancient History > the Greek heroic legends (I) > (story of) the Dioscuri: Castor (the horse-tamer) and Pollux (the boxer) > specific aspects, allegorical aspects of the Dioscuri; Dioscuri as patrons > the Dioscuri as protectors of seafaring people

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94R71the Dioscuri as protectors of seafaring people  

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Subject

  • allegory
  • ancient history
  • boxing
  • Castor
  • classical antiquity
  • Dioscuri
  • Greek legend
  • hero
  • heroic legend
  • history
  • horse-tamer
  • legend
  • mythology
  • patron
  • Pollux
  • protector
  • sailor
  • twin

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  • 94R71

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http://iconclass.org/94R71

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