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Castor and Pollux

Smith's Bible Dictionary

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Cas'tor and Pol'lux. Acts 28:11. The twin sons of Jupiter and Leda, were regarded as the tutelary divinities of sailors; hence, their image was often used as a figure-head for ships. They appeared in heaven as the constellation, Gemini. In art, they were sometimes represented simply as stars hovering over a ship.

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Smith, William, Dr. Entry for 'Castor and Pollux'. Smith's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​sbd/​c/castor-and-pollux.html. 1901.
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