In Greek mythology,
the latin names Castor and Pollux were associated as two of the Argonaughts
who travels with Jason on the ship, the Argo, to find the golden fleece.
They are also known
as :
Castor:
Apollo
Pollux : Hercules
Constellation
: Gemini
Both are bright stars in the constellation of Gemini, Castor being
the 20th brightest star in the sky and Pollux the 16th brightest.
Mythology :-
The Sign of GEMINI. Gemini is the picture of two youthful twins seated
side by side and at rest, with their feet placed upon the Milky Way.
Their heads lean against each other. The one on the left has a club
in his hand, but even the club is at repose, leaning against his shoulder.
The other twin, on the right, has a harp in one hand and a bow and
arrow in the other.
Both the bow and arrow are in repose, the same as the figure who holds
them. The picture portrays a readiness for warlike action, but at
the same time a peaceful repose in the knowledge of a great victory
either already gained or ready to be gained. It speaks of absolute
confidence of victory, certainty of triumph in warfare, the successful
conclusion of purpose or battle.
Their names in Latin were Castor and Pollux. The Greek names for them
were Apollo and Hercules. Castor and Pollux are also the names of
the two bright stars found in the heads of each of these two figures.
In Grecian mythology, Apollo and Hercules, the twin sons of Jupiter,
were great heroes and had accomplished great exploits. They had supposedly
cleared the seas of pirates.
