Neptune (mythology)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary domains?Freshwater, seas, and oceans
2. What is the consort?Salacia, goddess often associated with the sea's bounty or currents
3. Who is Neptune in Roman mythology?Neptune is the Roman god of the sea, freshwater, and horses. He rules over waves, water, and horses.
4. What does Neptune control?Neptune controls waves, horses, freshwater springs, rivers, and the whole sea. He is the ruler of all bodies of water.

Syncretism: The merging of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in the study or interpretation of art and mythology.
Epithet: A descriptive nickname or title added to a person's name.