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Cas′tor and Pol′lux, [Class. Myth.]
  1. Mythologytwin sons of Leda and brothers of Helen, famous for their fraternal affection and regarded as the protectors of persons at sea.
Also, Kastor and Pollux. 
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Castor and Pollux
  1. the twin sons of Leda: Pollux was fathered by Zeus, Castor by the mortal Tyndareus. After Castor's death, Pollux spent half his days with his half-brother in Hades and half with the gods in Olympus
'Castor and Pollux' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Dioscuri - Gemini - Kastor and Pollux - Pollux - Polydeuces - castor

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