Biblical Reference:
The name "Castor" is not directly mentioned in the Bible; however, it is indirectly referenced in the context of the ship on which the Apostle Paul traveled. In Acts 28:11, the Berean Standard Bible states: "After three months we set sail in an Alexandrian ship that had wintered in the island. It was an Alexandrian ship with the twin gods as its figurehead." The "twin gods" referred to here are Castor and Pollux, known in Greek mythology as the Dioscuri.

Historical and Cultural Context:
Castor and Pollux were considered the twin sons of Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology) and Leda, and they were revered as protectors of sailors. In ancient times, their images were often used as figureheads on ships, believed to provide safety and favorable winds. The Dioscuri were associated with the constellation Gemini and were thought to have the power to calm storms at sea.

Theological Significance:
While the Bible does not endorse the worship of pagan deities, the mention of Castor and Pollux in Acts 28:11 serves to provide historical context and detail to the narrative of Paul's journey. The presence of such figureheads on the ship highlights the cultural and religious practices of the time, illustrating the pervasive influence of Greco-Roman mythology in the ancient world.

Paul's Journey:
The ship bearing the figurehead of Castor and Pollux was an Alexandrian vessel, indicating it was likely a grain ship from Egypt, a common type of vessel used for transporting goods across the Mediterranean. Paul's journey on this ship was part of his voyage to Rome, where he was to stand trial. The mention of the ship's figurehead underscores the diverse and multicultural environment in which early Christians lived and spread the Gospel.

Symbolism and Interpretation:
From a Christian perspective, the reference to Castor and Pollux can be seen as a reminder of the sovereignty of God over all creation, including the sea and its travelers. Despite the reliance on pagan symbols for protection, it was ultimately God's providence that ensured Paul's safe passage to Rome. This serves as a testament to the power and faithfulness of God, who guides and protects His people regardless of the prevailing cultural beliefs.

Conclusion:
The mention of Castor and Pollux in the context of Paul's journey provides insight into the historical and cultural backdrop of the New Testament era. It reflects the intersection of Christian faith with the surrounding pagan culture and underscores the overarching theme of God's sovereignty and protection in the lives of His followers.Castor and Pollux: The "Dioscuri", two heroes of Greek and Roman mythology. Their figures were probably painted or sculptured on the prow of the ship which Luke refers to (Acts 28:11). They were regarded as the tutelary divinities of sailors. They appeared in the heavens as the constellation Gemini. 1. (n.) A genus of rodents, including the beaver. See Beaver.

2. (n.) Castoreum. See Castoreum.

3. (n.) A hat, esp. one made of beaver fur; a beaver.

4. (n.) A heavy quality of broadcloth for overcoats.

5. (n.) See Caster, a small wheel.

6. (n.) the northernmost of the two bright stars in the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux.

7. (n.) Alt. of Castorite

CASTOR AND POLLUX

kas'-ter, pol'-uks.

See DIOSCURI; ASTRONOMY.

1359. Dioskouroi -- the Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus (Castor and ...
... the Dioscuri, twin sons of Zeus (Castor and Pollux). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Dioskouroi Phonetic Spelling: (dee-os'-koo-roy) Short ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1359.htm - 6k7021. qiqayon -- (a plant) perhaps castor-oil plant
... 7020, 7021. qiqayon. 7022 . (a plant) perhaps castor-oil plant. Transliteration:
qiqayon Phonetic Spelling: (kee-kaw-yone') Short Definition: plant. ...
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Of ??sculapius, Apollo, Mars, Castor and Pollux, and of Mercurius ...
... Addressed to His Brother Pentadius. Chap. VIII."Of ??sculapius, Apollo,
Mars, Castor and Pollux, and of Mercurius and Bacchus. ...
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Of the Life and Actions of ??sculapius, Apollo, Neptune, Mars ...
... gods. Chap. X."Of the life and actions of ??sculapius, apollo, neptune,
mars, castor and pollux, mercury and bacchus. What other ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap x of the life and.htm

How one of the Towers Erected by the Romans Fell Down of Its Own ...
... First Wall. How Also Titus Made His Assaults Upon The Second Wall; As Also
Concerning Longinus The Roman, And Castor The Jew. 1. Now ...
/.../chapter 7 how one of.htm

Three Afternoons Off the Track
... What sort of oil do the girls use? Do you never use castor oil for the hair?
Oh, castor oil is excellent!" And they went into many details. ...
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The Persons that Became at that Time Leaders of Knowledge Falsely ...
... 6. Of these there has come down to us a most powerful refutation of Basilides by
Agrippa Castor, [1025] one of the most renowned writers of that day, which ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter vii the persons that became.htm

Acts XXVIII
... 11-14. (11) "Now after three months we set sail in a ship of Alexandria, which
had wintered in the island, whose emblem was Castor and Pollux. ...
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How they who were Men Obtained the Name of Gods.
... by their benefits. On this account Hercules, on this Castor and Pollux,
??sculapius and Liber" were ranked with the gods. And in ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xv how they who were.htm

Fragment xiii. 1. Up to the Time of the Olympiads There is no ...
... of the Persians at the time of the 55th Olympiad, as may be ascertained from the
Bibliothec?? of Diodorus and the histories of Thallus and Castor, and also ...
/.../africanus/the writings of julius africanus/fragment xiii 1 up to.htm

And we Affirm Indeed the Existence of Certain Spiritual Essences.. ...
... What need, then, to speak of their other artifices, or yet further of the deceptive
power which they have as spirits: of these Castor apparitions, [111] of ...
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Preface.
... all the Easterns and Egyptians, by no means disdained the advice of a poor man and
a foreigner, rightly also do you, most blessed Pope [631] Castor, taught by ...
//christianbookshelf.org/cassian/the works of john cassian /preface.htm

Castor (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Castor and Pollux: The "Dioscuri", two heroes of Greek
and Roman mythology. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. CASTOR AND POLLUX. ...
/c/castor.htm - 7k

Pollux (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Castor and Pollux: The "Dioscuri", two heroes of Greek
and Roman mythology. ... Cf. 3d Castor. 2. (n.) Same as Pollucite. Int. ...
/p/pollux.htm - 7k

Gourd (4 Occurrences)
... croton. This is the castor-oil plant, a species of ricinus, the palma Christi,
so called from the palmate division of its leaves. ...
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Dioscuri (1 Occurrence)
... di-os'-ku-ri (Dioscouroi; in Acts 28:11, the King James Version Castor and Pollux,
the Revised Version (British and American) thE TWIN BROTHERS; in margin ...
/d/dioscuri.htm - 7k

Galatia (6 Occurrences)
... succeeded in establishing himself as sole king, by murdering the two other tribal
kings; and after his death in 40 BC his power passed to Castor and then to ...
/g/galatia.htm - 23k

Castles (10 Occurrences)

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Isle (15 Occurrences)
... Acts 28:11 And after three months we departed in a ship of Alexandria, which had
wintered in the isle, whose sign was Castor and Pollux. (KJV WBS YLT). ...
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Cast-out (1 Occurrence)
Cast-out. Castor, Cast-out. Casts . Multi-Version Concordance Cast-out (1
Occurrence). ... (YLT). Castor, Cast-out. Casts . Reference Bible.
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Adramyttium (2 Occurrences)
... Ephesus. Upon them the effigies of Castor and Pollux appear, showing that
Adramyttium was the seat of worship of these deities. ...
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Astronomy
... Orion," "Arcturus," the "Great Bear" (Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; 38:31), "the crooked serpent,"
Draco (Job 26:13), the Dioscuri, or Gemini, "Castor and Pollux" (Acts 28 ...
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