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Duality and the divine: the symbolism and suspicion of twins in ancient Greece and Rome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Twin gestations have long occupied a space between wonder and suspicion. In ancient Greece and Rome, twins were often associated with divine parentage, transgression, or supernatural omens. This article explores their symbolic, legal, and mythological implications, particularly their recurring link to divine or illicit unions.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2025.101758

Authors: Marisa Squillante, Gabriele Saccone

Institution: University of Naples Federico II

Language: English

Topic: Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes

Subfield: History

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

OpenAlex ID: W4413290068

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