Visual Guide to Ancient Roman Gods & Heroes

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Neptune was the god of the seas, springs and waterways, brother of Jupiter and Pluto. He was also the lord of horses, storms and earthquakes. He was usually depicted holding a trident, possibly astride a chariot, and was often accompanied by dolphins. Pictured: a mosaic of Neptune being pulled in a chariot by two hippocampi. Sousse, Tunisia. 3rd century CE. (Sousse Archaeological Museum)

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