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| Gemini, the twins, have long been identified in legend as Castor and Pollux, twin sons of Jupiter and Leda. Castor was famed for his horsenmanship and Pollux for his skill as a soldier. Roman Soldiers believed they were led to victory by Castor and Pollux. |
Gemini constellation
GEMINI, or the Twins, is a northern constellation of the zodiac lying between Cancer and Taurus to the northeast of Orion. It is visible in the evening sky from mid northern latitudes between December and May. Its most interesting feature is a pair of brilliant stars. Castor and Pollux. Pollux is of first magnitude: Castor, of second magnitude.
