Star lore of all ages; a collection of myths, legends, and facts concerning the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere (1911)
Olcott, William Tyler, 1873-1936 · New York, London : G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 286
he tempest ceased, and the seawas calm. In honour of the Twins, these lights were some-times known as Ledean lights, and sailors believed thatwhenever both fires appeared in the sky, it would be fairweather, but when only one appeared, there would bestorms. In the Odes of Horace, Mr. Gladstones… … Photo by Brogi Temple of Castor and Pollux at Girgenti Gemini, the Twins 205 These are the Powers who earth-born mortals save And ships, whose flight is swift along the wave When wintry tempests oer the savage sea Are raging, and the sailors tremblingly Call on the Twins of Jove with prayer and…
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