Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
Two mythologic heroes; figurehead and name of Paul’s ship (Acts 28:11).
“Castor and Pollux” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
The word Διόσκουροι signifies “young men, or sons of Zeus,” their names being Castor and Pollux according to heathen mythology. They were supposed to be the guardians of navigation, and a rude image of them was at times carved on the bows of vessels (Acts 28:11).
“Pollux” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
See CASTOR.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
Dioskouroi
Meaning:
from the alternate of 2203 and a form of the base of 2877; sons of Jupiter, i.e. the twins Dioscuri
KJV Usage:
Castor and Pollux
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
Jupiter’s twins
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Great power:―Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Jupiter and Leda [CASTOR], Acts 28:11. {Potestas magna}