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According to the original Greek version, Poseidon (Neptune) drew the better lot against his brother Hades (since he was older) when Zeus was dividing dominion, and after taking the heavens for himself. Poseidon chose the seas.

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The Romans named Neptune, the name stuck, and we continued the tradition when we found new planets.

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All the planets in our solar system are named after Roman gods.

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What was the god Neptune responsible for?

Neptune is the god of water and sea.


What was Neptune the Roman god off?

Neptune was the god of Water and the Sea.


What was Neptune the roman god of what?

Neptune was the roman version of Poseidon, the god of water.


Who was the Roman water god?

The Roman God of water is Neptune.


Why did they call the planet Neptune Neptune?

Neptune is a planet that looks like it is covered with water. They named it Neptune after the ancient god of water Neptune.


What was the god of water and sea?

Neptune,.


What is God's given purpose for Neptune?

Jesus gift is that Neptune has water!


Name The God Of The Seas?

Neptune was the god of water and the sea. His Greek equivalent was Poseidon.


What is the name of Roman god of water?

Neptune


How did Neptune get its nick name?

If you're talking about the planet Neptune it was named after the Greek god Neptune. If you're talking about the Greek god Neptune he is the god of water for Greeks I mean. He later became known as Poseidon.


Which planet was named for the Greek god of the sea?

The planet Neptune was named for the Roman god of water and the seas.In the original Greek language, from whence this Roman god was taken, his name was Poisedon.


What is Neptune's roman god?

hE'S THE GOD OF THE WATER AND SEA! not the messanger