The Georgics · Character
Neptune
God of the sea, associated with horses and maritime power in the poem.
minor
First appearance: book i
Neptune's tie to Nereus is one of the pressures that moves The Georgics—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
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With Nereus (professional): Neptune, as god of the sea, commands Nereus, the old man of the sea, who serves as a prophetic advisor. With Proteus (professional): Neptune rules over Proteus, who serves as his prophetic…
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See Neptune in book iCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Social
Character groups
- Divine and mortal patrons
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
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- Nereus
professional · positive
Neptune, as god of the sea, commands Nereus, the old man of the sea, who serves as a… How this plays out →
- Proteus
professional · positive
- Julius Caesar
social · positive
- Cyrene
professional · positive
- Cyrene
professional · positive
Relationship notes
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See Neptune in book i