Castor and Pollux
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Castor and Pollux, [N] [E]
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Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Castor and Pollux,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".. 1901.
( 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.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Castor and Pollux,'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary".