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Castor and Pollux
The “Dioscuri”, two heroes of Greek and Roman mythology. Their figures were probably painted or sculptured on the prow of the ship which Luke refers to (Acts 28:11). They were regarded as the tutelary divinities of sailors. They appeared in the heavens as the constellation Gemini.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(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.
In the Bible
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Verses where Castor and Pollux is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Acts 28:11
After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It had the Twin Brothers as a figurehead.
Scripture on Castor and Pollux
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Entries that reference Castor and Pollux
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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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