BITON AND CLEOBIS

Biton also spelled Bito, in Greek legend, the sons of Cydippe, priestess of Hera, queen of the gods, at Argos, noted for their filial devotion and for their athletic prowess and strength. During an Argive festival honouring Hera, Cydippe was called to the temple. When her oxteam could not be found, the brothers took up the yoke of the ceremonial wagon and conveyed her there themselves. Cydippe begged the goddess to grant them, as a reward for their piety, whatever was best for mortal men. They feasted and slept that night in the temple, waiting to take their mother home on the following day, but they never awakened.