Cleobis and Biton were the sons of Cydippe. Cydippe was the priestess of the goddess Juno. Cydippe was desiring to see a great statue of Juno. But the statue was far away, and Cydippe was not able to walk; the boys were not considering oxen. Cleobis and Biton were loving Cydippe; therefore, they themselves were pulling a wagon. The labor was difficult, but the sons of Cydippe were strong. Now Cydippe was able to see the statue; wherefore, she prayed to Juno: "Oh, beautiful goddess! Cleobis and Biton were having good morals and virtue. Therefore, give my sons the best reward." Because of the prayer of Cydippe, Juno, without delay, gave the boys death without pain. Cleobis and Biton now are happy in perpetual peace.
Cleobus and Biton were of the Argive race. On the day of the festival of Juno, they wished to take their mother to Juno's temple, becuase she visited yearly. The oxen were away so they pulled their mother over 5 miles in the heat of the day to the temple. Becuase of their loving act, they achieved "the highest blessing to which mortals can attain." They brothers fell asleep in the temple and never woke up. They died without pain. 
