Pollux was one of the twin figures represented on the sign of the ship that carried Paul toward Rome. The ship was called “the Dioscuri,” referring to Castor and Pollux.
Definition
Pollux was one of the twin figures represented on the sign of a ship.
Biblical Usage
Pollux is associated with the ship that carried Paul toward Rome; the ship was called the Dioscuri, referring to Castor and Pollux.
Historical Background
The entry is connected with the subject of Castor and Pollux.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Castor And Pollux AND POLLUX]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>pol'-uks.</p><p>See CASTOR AND POLLUX.</p>