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Castor and Pollux
        Ac 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 "Meaning and Definition for 'castor and pollux' in Smiths Bible Dictionary".
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