Neptune -- Gdansk, Poland
N 54° 20.913 E 018° 39.196
34U E 347474 N 6024841
Neptune's Fountain - is a historic fountain in Gdansk constructed from 1606-1633. Neptune was
Waymark Code: WMZF0D
Location: Pomorskie, Poland
Date Posted: 10/31/2018
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Neptune (Latin: Neptunus [n?p'tu?n?s]) was the god of freshwater and the sea. in Roman religion. He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. In the Greek-influenced tradition, Neptune was the brother of Jupiter and Pluto; the brothers presided over the realms of Heaven, the earthly world, and the Underworld. Salacia was his wife.
Depictions of Neptune in Roman mosaics, especially those of North Africa, are influenced by Hellenistic conventions. Neptune was likely associated with fresh water springs before the sea. Like Poseidon, Neptune was worshipped by the Romans also as a god of horses, under the name Neptunus Equester, a patron of horse-racing.
The fountain:
Neptune's Fountain - is a historic fountain in Gdansk, which was constructed with the initiative of Mayor Bartlomiej Schachmann, and the local authorities. The fountain is located in the most notable part of Gdansk - Long Market, by the entrance to Artus Court.
History:
In 1549, by the entrance of Artus Court there was located a now unknown well, which may have had metal decorative pieces. The well was located slightly closer to the Motlawa.
The local authorities of Gdansk, together with Mayor Bartlomiej Schachmann wanted to raise a more notable monument. The first mason to receive an offer to complete the project was Jakub Kordes from Lubeka, but for unknown reasons his plan was not accepted. The new fountain was to be constructed at the centre of the facade of the Artus Court, from the Green Gate the fountain would be seen with the Gdansk Main Town Hall in the background, with the turn to the Long Lane. Neptune - the god of the sea - was to be placed facing the townhouses, which were the residence of the Polish kings, while at their stay in Gdansk, the mythological god was to have his head bow down to them. The fountain was to have underground pumps connecting the fountain to the Potok Siedlecki by Sienny Market; however, the pressure was too low.
Source: wikipedia.org
Time Period: Ancient
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
Approximate Date of Epic Period: Not listed
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