The Aeneid · Character
Neptune
God of the sea who calms storms for Aeneas.
minor
Also known as Great Neptune
First appearance: Book I
Neptune shows up with force in Book I. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The god of the sea, who calms the storm and rebukes the winds for acting without his consent.
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In Book I: The god of the sea, who calms the storm and rebukes the winds for acting without his consent. Later, in Book V: Funeral Games and the Burning of the Ships: Agrees to Venus's request, promising safe voyage…
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and mythological figures
- Allied kings and heirs
- Protagonist
- Major divine and mortal antagonists
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- Breaking point
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See Neptune in Book I