Castor and pollux - Biblical Meaning of castor and pollux in Eastons Bible Dictionary (Bible History Online)

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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. Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'castor and pollux' Eastons Bible Dictionary".
bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.

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