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The Aeneid · Character
Saturn
Ancient god and father of Jove.
minor
Also known as Old Saturn
First appearance: book viii
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- Other
Character groups
- Minor characters and mythological figures
- Major divine and mortal antagonists
- Allied kings and heirs
- Protagonist
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