Cultural Reference: History / Mythology

Gemini is an astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Gemini. Under the tropical zodiac, Gemini is occupied by the Sun from May 21 to June 21, and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently from May 21 to June 20. The sign opposite to Gemini is Sagittarius.

The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Arax Simanu, dedicated to Sin.

In Greek mythology, Gemini is associated with the Castor (or Kastor) and Pollux and with the Greco-Roman god Hermes/Mercury and Athena/Minerva (through wisdom) sometimes also the gods Loki, Asklepios/Aesculapius, and Veles and the goddesses Eris/Discordia, Hebe, and Ate.