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Marius the Epicurean · Character

Jupiter

The king of the gods, frequently invoked in Roman religious contexts throughout the book.

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First appearance: part i i the religion of numa

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PSPsycheAPApuleiusMAMariusVSVenus SpeciosaMAMarcus AureliusJUJupiter

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  • Historical, Mythological, and Religious Figures
  • Mythological and Divine Figures
  • Authors and Philosophers
  • Protagonist
  • Imperial and Courtly Circle

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Jupiter in part i i the religion of numa