The Dioskouroi, also known as Castor and Pollux, twin sons born to Leda , who was visited by both her husband and Zeus in the same night (as a result, Pollux was born Immortal while his twin Castor was human.) They are also the brothers of Helen of Troy, and half-brothers of Hercules. When Castor was killed, Zeus allowed Pollux to share his godhood with his brother so that they could remain together for all eternity; they exist in the stars as the Gemini Constellation
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Round Seven: The Dioskouroi
The Dioskouroi, also known as Castor and Pollux, twin sons born to Leda , who was visited by both her husband and Zeus in the same night (as a result, Pollux was born Immortal while his twin Castor was human.) They are also the brothers of Helen of Troy, and half-brothers of Hercules. When Castor was killed, Zeus allowed Pollux to share his godhood with his brother so that they could remain together for all eternity; they exist in the stars as the Gemini Constellation
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Timely. As a Gemini I appreciates this one. Nice marker rendering of ominous clouds.
ReplyDeleteNice details in the armor. Ditto, your maker rendering is nice. I'd love to see you do one of these with photoshop.
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice for your subjects and nice gestures on the twins...good stuff
ReplyDeleteI like the armor--especially the leg and shorts(??) armor. It's also cool how you can use such "simple" background elements in clouds and rock formations to make an epic background.
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