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Pollux

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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.

Related Figures

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>
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