castor and pollux

In Greek mythology, Castor and Pollux are the demigod sons of Zeus and Leda. They are twins (the Gemini of the zodiac, in fact), and are renowned warriors, womanizers, and troublemakers. Though accounts vary, Pollux is often portrayed as immortal, while Castor is mortal.

Either way, the myth goes that Castor fell in battle. Pollux, stricken with grief for his fallen brother, convinced Zeus to let him share his immortality with Castor; allowing Castor to spend alternate days on Mt. Olympus with the immortals in exchange for Pollux spending alternate days in Hades with the mortals. Brotherly love, indeed.

On a lighter note, cats don't hate birds.