Poetry · Character
Neptune
The god of the sea, mentioned in the pantheon.
minor
First appearance: III
Neptune's tie to Saturn is one of the pressures that moves Poetry—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mentioned as the sea-god whose voice Glaucus loved to hear and whose kingdom he desired.
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With Saturn (rivalry): Neptune is a rival deity to Saturn, their interactions charged with cosmic competition and disdain. With Saturn (rivalry): Neptune is a rival deity to Saturn, their interactions charged with…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Mythological deities and figures
- Endymion's quest characters
- Extended mythological and narrative cast
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the King, overwhelmed by his own confession, reveals Bertha’s…
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- Saturn
rivalry · negative
Neptune is a rival deity to Saturn, their interactions charged with cosmic competition… How this plays out →
- Saturn
rivalry · negative
Neptune is a rival deity to Saturn, their interactions charged with cosmic competition… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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Neptune appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
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See Neptune in III