Neptune - God of the Sea, Konopište Chateau, Czech Republic
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Statue of Neptune, the Roman god of freshwater and the sea, as a central figure of the early-Baroque fountain in Chateau Konopiste park.
Waymark Code: WMN96P
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/23/2015
Views: 46
The statue of the Roman god of freshwater and the sea is located on a top of 17th century fountain located in castle park of Konopište Chateau.
Neptune was a Roman god from mythology responsible for sea and fresh water. In Greek mythology, Poseidon is similar to Neptune. Like Poseidon, Neptune was also worshipped by the Romans as a god of horses, under the name "Neptune Equester," patron of horse-racing.
Time Period: Ancient
Approximate Date of Epic Period: 900 BC
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
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