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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 4 (of 4)

Note 27 — LIFE OF TIBERIUS GRACCHUS.

George Long translation

The Greek name for Castor and Pollux, who were the sons of Jupiter and Leda. Pollux was a boxer, and Castor distinguished for his management of horses and as a runner. Their statues were generally placed side by side with their appropriate characters, to which Pluturch alludes.

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