Pollux

Reading notes

• The Odes §1.3 those shining stars

  The constellation of the twin sons of Leda, brothers of Helen, a sign of calm seas.

• The Odes §3.3 Pollux

  With Hercules, a hero who reached the 'fiery citadels' of heaven by merit.

• The Odes §3.29 Pollux

  'The twin Pollux,' protector of sailors, who would bear the poet safe through Aegean storms.

• The Odes §4.8 a bright star

  Pollux, joined with Castor as the Dioscuri who rescue sailors.

• The Epistles §2.1 Pollux

  With his twin Castor, son of Leda; the Dioscuri, 'brothers of Helen,' are stars protecting sailors.