# Polydeukes — Victory Odes character guide

> Polydeukes in Victory Odes by Pindar.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Polydeukes

**First appearance:** 0001-victory-odes

## Who they are

One of the Dioscuri, twin brother of Kastor, patron of athletes.

## In the story

### [III For Theron of Akragas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/iii)

Invoked as one of the Tyndarids, lords of hospitality, along with Kastor.

### [XII For Midas of Akragas, on his victory in flute-playing, 490 BC](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/xii)

Mentioned as Polydektes, for whom Perseus' deed was a bitter bridal-gift.

### [X For Theaius of Argos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/victory_odes_se/chapters/x)

Brother of Kastor, who chose to share his immortality with Kastor after his death, demonstrating loyalty.

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