# Neptune — The Georgics character guide

> Neptune in The Georgics by Virgil.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-book-i

## Who they are

God of the sea, associated with horses and maritime power in the poem.

## Relationships

### [Nereus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/nereus)

_professional_

Neptune, as god of the sea, commands Nereus, the old man of the sea, who serves as a prophetic advisor.

### [Proteus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/proteus)

_professional_

Neptune rules over Proteus, who serves as his prophetic herdsman of sea creatures.

### [Julius Caesar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/julius_caesar)

_social_

Julius Caesar is associated with Neptune as a divine ancestor, linking his mortal lineage to the sea god.

### [Cyrene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/cyrene)

_professional_

Cyrene serves under Neptune's authority as a nymph of the waters.

### [Cyrene](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_georgics_se/characters/cyrene)

_professional_

Cyrene serves under Neptune's authority as a nymph of the waters.

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