In Roman myth, Castor and Pollux were the sons of Leda and Jupiter, who appeared to her in the guise of a swan. That creates a vivid image, a woman seduced by a swan. Castor was noted for taming and managing horses, which were essential to the Romans. Pollux was noted for boxing. The two of them were among the argonauts. During a storm on the voyage of the Argos, Orpheus played the harp and prayed for relief. The storm abated, and stars appeared over the heads of Castor and Pollux. When Castor was killed in battle, Pollux was so inconsolable, Jupiter set them among the stars as the constellation Gemini, "the twins".
English word: In English, Gemini is the name of the zodiacal constellation described. As a result, it is also used in astrology. It happens to be my own astrological sign.
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