Gemini Nine (Castor and Pollux)

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The constellation of Gemini is made up of two twins: Castor and Pollux. Castor was the mortal son of King Tyndarus, while Pollux was the immortal son of Zeus. Both Castor and Pollux, being identical twins, were inseparable in their looks and actions. Castor was great horseman and Pollux was a great fighter.

During a battle, Castor, being mortal, was killed. Heartbroken at the death of his brother, Pollux prayed to Zeus to make Castor immortal which meant Pollux would have to give up half of his immortality. Eventually, Zeus agreed to the request, and so Castor and Pollux were transformed into the Gemini constellation.

Protectors of Travellers. The twins Castor and Pollux were not only patrons of horsemen and boxers, as well as the harbingers of momentous news. They were the embodiment of brotherly love and from the earliest times were also considered protectors of sailors and all travelers at sea, sharing that dominion with Mercury.