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Neptune (Latin: Neptūnus [nɛpˈtuːnʊs]) is the Roman god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion. He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. In the Greek-inspired tradition, he is a brother of Jupiter and Pluto; the brothers preside over the realms of heaven, the earthly world (including the underworld), and the seas.
After Gigantomachy, the Great War with the giants, Neptune’s brother Jupiter had overthrown their father Saturn as ruler and the three brother gods, Jupiter,...
Oct 7, 2022 · Neptune is the Roman god of the sea and the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon. He was originally a god of fresh water and became associated with Poseidon early on in Roman history. He lives in a golden palace at the bottom of the sea, where he holds court over sea gods and goddesses, sea nymphs and sea creatures.
- Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea and is the Greek counterpart of Neptune.
- Neptune holds a powerful trident that can smash rocks, make waves, create new bodies of water and call forth fierce storms.
- Neptune was worshipped as the god of the sea and freshwater. He was also worshipped as the creator of horses.
Dec 9, 2022 · Neptune was the Roman god of waters and seas, who controlled winds and storms. Also known as Neptunus Equester, he was recognized as a god of horses and horsemanship, as well as patron of horse racing, a popular form of entertainment for the ancient Romans.
Dec 6, 2017 · In Ancient Greek mythology, Olympian God Poseidon (Neptune) was the God of the sea, rivers, springs, drinking water, and generally the liquid element.Olympia...
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Neptune was originally a minor god in the Roman pantheon, responsible for fresh water and irrigation, in opposition to Oceanus, god of the enormous river which was believed in classical antiquity to circle the world.
