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Neptune

Neptune was the Roman god of fresh water and the sea, identified with the Greek Poseidon. His festival, the Neptunalia, was held in Rome on 23 July. Temples and dedications to him were made across the empire, especially by sailors and in port towns.

Neptune
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Neptune. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/neptune
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