Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
Triton
Sea god, son of Neptune, often depicted blowing a conch shell.
minor
Also known as Proteus, old Triton, Proteus Triton
First appearance: roman divinities
Triton shows up with force in The Rural Deities—Erisichthon—Rhoecus—The Water Deities—Camenae—Winds. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Son of Neptune and Amphitrite, trumpeter of the sea.
Triton first appears in 0005 roman divinities.
In The Rural Deities—Erisichthon—Rhoecus—The Water Deities—Camenae—Winds: Son of Neptune and Amphitrite, trumpeter of the sea.
Later, in The Rural Deities: Mentioned in Wordsworth's poem as a figure from classical mythology, blowing his wreathed horn.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Greek and Trojan Heroes
- Orlando Epic Characters
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional peak of Tristram’s brief reunion with…
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Triton appears across 7 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- The Rural Deities—Erisichthon—Rhoecus—The Water Deities—Camenae—Winds
- The Rural Deities
- The Rural Deities
- Amphitrite
- Triton and Proteus
- Triton and Proteus
- Leucothea and Palaemon
Chapter companion notes
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See Triton in roman divinities