International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Castor and PolluxCASTOR AND POLLUX kas'-ter, pol'-uks.
See DIOSCURI; ASTRONOMY.
Smith's Bible Dictionary Castor and Pollux(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. ATS Bible Dictionary Castor and PolluxTwin sons of Jupiter, and guardians of seamen, according to heathen mythology. Ships often bore their images on the prow, and were distinguished by their names, Acts 28:11. |
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