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Castor and Pollux
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The word Διόσκουροι signifies 'young men, or sons of Zeus,' their names being Castor and Pollux according to heathen mythology. They were supposed to be the guardians of navigation, and a rude image of them was at times carved on the bows of vessels. Acts 28:11 .
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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Castor and Pollux'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​c/castor-and-pollux.html. 1897.
Morrish, George. Entry for 'Castor and Pollux'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​c/castor-and-pollux.html. 1897.