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Castor and Pollux
also: Castor, Pollux, Pollucis, Castoris
The Dioscuri, twin sons of Tyndareus, patrons of sailors; their fires (St Elmo's light) on the masts were taken as a sign of rescue in storm.
Reading notes
- Natural Questions §1.1.13 Pollux and Castor
The Dioscuri, divine twins and patrons of sailors; the electrical fires (St Elmo's light) seen on a ship's masts in storm were taken as a sign of their saving presence.