Neptune is one of only four Roman gods to whom it was considered appropriate to sacrifice a bull.

Neptune, in Roman religion, originally the god of fresh water; by 399 bce he was identified with the Greek Poseidon and thus became a deity of the sea. His female counterpart, Salacia, was perhaps …

Oct 7, 2022 · Neptune is the Roman god of the sea and the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon. He was originally a god of fresh water and became associated with Poseidon early on in …

Explore the Fountain of Neptune in Rome's iconic Piazza Navona—discover its history, and detailed descriptions of statues.

The Neptune fountain was commissioned by Pope Gregory XII in 16th century. It captures the moment when Neptune, the Greek god of the sea, is about to kill an octopus by driving a long spear right …

Only in 1873, following a competition launched by the Municipality of Rome, the fountain was finally completed by adding two sculptural groups, the Neptune fighting with an octopus by sculptor Antonio …

Nov 18, 2025 · Neptune, the mighty god of the sea and the restless power of the waters, was one of the most awe-inspiring deities in Roman mythology. He ruled over oceans, rivers, and all forms of …

Oct 1, 2024 · Among these deities, Neptune stands out as the god of the sea, embodying the power and mystery of water. His importance in Roman culture extends beyond mere worship; he …

May 19, 2025 · Neptune was a Roman god of the sea and freshwater bodies as well as of earthquakes and horses. He is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon, was one of the major gods in …

The Temple of Neptune (Latin: Aedes Neptuni) was an ancient Roman temple dedicated to Neptune on the Campus Martius near the Circus Flaminius in Rome.