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What does a twin symbolize?

Twins in mythology are often cast as two halves of the same whole, sharing a bond deeper than that of ordinary siblings, or seen as fierce rivals. They can be seen as representations of a dualistic worldview. They can represent another aspect of the self, a doppelgänger, or a shadow.

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Twins appear in the mythologies of many cultures around the world.[1] In some cultures they are seen as ominous, and in others they are seen as auspicious.[2][3] Twins in mythology are often cast as two halves of the same whole, sharing a bond deeper than that of ordinary siblings, or seen as fierce rivals. They can be seen as representations of a dualistic worldview.[1] They can represent another aspect of the self, a doppelgänger, or a shadow. However, twins can also reflect a complete opposition of the other, such as the "civilized" Gilgamesh, and the "wild" Enkidu; or in the commonly known instance of good and evil twin identities. Twins are often depicted with special powers. This applies to both mortal and immortal sets of twins, and often is related to power over the weather.[1] Twins in mythology also often share deep bonds. In Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux share a bond so strong that when mortal Castor dies, Pollux gives up half of his immortality to be with his brother. Castor and Pollux are the Dioscuri twin brothers. Their mother is Leda, a being who was seduced by Zeus who had taken the form of a swan. Even though the brothers are twins, they have two different fathers. This phenomenon is a very common interpretation of twin births across different mythological cultures.[2] Castor's father is Tyndareus, the king of Sparta (hence the mortal form).[4] Pollux is the son of Zeus (demigod). This brothers were said to be born from an egg along with either sister Helen and Clytemnestra.[5] This etiologically explains why their constellation, the Dioskouroi or Gemini, is only seen during one half of the year, as the twins split their time between the underworld and Mount Olympus. In an aboriginal tale, the same constellation represents the twin lizards who created the plants and animals and saved women from evil spirits. Another example of this strong bond shared between twins is the Ibeji twins from African mythology. Ibeji twins are viewed as one soul shared between two bodies. If one of the twins dies, the parents then create a doll that portrays the body of the deceased child, so the soul of the deceased can remain intact for the living twin. Without the creation of the doll, the living twin is almost destined for death because it is believed to be missing half of its soul.[6] Twins in mythology are often associated with healing.[1] They are also often gifted with the ability of divination or insight into the future.[1] Divine twins in twin mythology are identical to either one or both place of a god. The Feri gods are not separated entities but are unified into one center. These divine twins can function alone in one body, either functioning as a male or as male and female as they desire. Divine twins represent a polarity in the world. This polarity may be great or small and at times can be opposition. Twins are often seen to be rivals or adversaries.[7]

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By culture [ edit ]

Africa [ edit ]

Egyptian [ edit ]

Nut and Geb, Dualistic twins. God of Earth (Geb) and Goddess of the sky (Nut) Osiris - Isis’ twin and husband. Lord of the underworld. First born of Geb and Nut. One of the most important gods of ancient Egypt.

Isis - Daughter of Geb and Nut; twin of Osiris.

Ausar - (also known by Macedonian Greeks as Osiris) twin of Set. Set tricked his brother at a banquet he organized so as to take his life.

Nigerian [ edit ]

Mawu-Lisa - Twins representing moon and sun, respectively. Ewe-Fon culture.

Yemaja - Mother of all life on earth. Yoruba culture.

Aganju - Twin and husband of Yemaja [6]

Ibeji - Twins of joy and happiness. Children of Shango and Oshun.[8]

Amerindian [ edit ]

Ancient Mesopotamian religion [ edit ]

Greek and Roman mythology [ edit ]

Ancient Syria [ edit ]

Arsu and Azizos - Gods of the evening star and morning star.[9]

Norse mythology [ edit ]

Freyr and Freyja - God and goddess, children of Njörðr.

Hinduism [ edit ]

The Ashvins - Sons of the sun God, Surya. Represent dualities such as building and destroying.

Yama and Yami - God and Goddess of death.

Lava and Kusha - Children of Rama and Sita.

Nakula and Sahadeva - sons of the last born of the Pandavas

Lakshmana and Shatrughna - Children of Dasharatha and Sumitra

Indra and Agni - Mirror twins

Jewish [ edit ]

Zoroastrian [ edit ]

Ahura Mazda and Ahriman - Twins of opposing forces: good and evil.[15]

Afro-Caribbean cosmologies [ edit ]

Marassa Jumeaux - The divine, children twins in Vodou.

Ibeji - Twins of joy and happiness. Children of Chango and Oshun.

Asia [ edit ]

Izanagi and Izanami - God and Goddess, creators of the Japanese islands.

See also [ edit ]

References [ edit ]

Selected literature [ edit ]

Further reading [ edit ]

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