god
Castor
also: Pollux
One of the Dioscuri, twin sons of Jupiter, protectors of sailors; the yacht dedicates itself to 'Castor and the twin of Castor' (Pollux) (poem 4).
Reading notes
- Carmina §4 Castor
One of the twin Dioscuri, sons of Jupiter and patrons of sailors; the retired yacht dedicates itself to Castor and his twin Pollux.
- Carmina §37 brothers in the felt caps
Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri, shown wearing the conical felt cap (pilleus); their temple in the Forum gives the bearing — 'the ninth pillar' — for locating the tavern.