Dioscuri
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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Under the common shadow of death, the resemblance between the "Dioscuri" was more striking and touching than ever.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix
Does the flame of the Dioscuri no longer shine at the mast of your life's ship?
From Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von
The twin brothers Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri, or Gemini, who had greatly distinguished themselves by their daring in the Calydonian Hunt, were made the deities of boxing, wrestling, and all equestrian exercises.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)
The groups of the Dioscuri were installed in 1583.
From Michelangelo by Rolland, Romain
In the ante-chamber stood many half-finished works, and the sculptor explained to me that for years he had been thinking of a group of the Dioscuri.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 by Dahn, Felix
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