Neptune is the grandfather of King Triton. He is shown in a flashback as the overarching protagonist in the Little Mermaid episode "Calliope Dreams".
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Powers[]
- Merman Physiology: As a merman, Neptune possesses superhuman attributes, such as superhuman durability and speed.
- Superhuman Durability: Neptune is far more durable than normal humans and certain aquatic creatures, being able to withstand the immense underwater pressures.
- Superhuman Speed: Neptune is much faster than normal humans and certain aquatic creatures. He can move at blur-like speeds while underwater.
- Aquapathy: Neptune is capable of understanding and communicating with other aquatic creatures, albeit only with creatures that are sentient.
- Aquatic Breathing: Neptune is capable of breathing both on land and in the water indefinitely.
- Thermoendurance: Neptune is immune to extremely cold or hot temperatures and environments.
Abilities[]
- High-Level Intellect/Expert Tactician/Leader: Neptune is highly intelligent and wise. As the king of Atlantica, Neptune is a highly skilled tactician and a capable leader.
- Expert Swimmer: Neptune is a highly skilled swimmer, being able to swim in a dolphin-like manner.
Physical appearance[]
Like his grandson (Triton) Neptune has golden armbands and a blue tail, but he is never seen wearing a golden crown.
Appearances[]
The Little Mermaid: The Series[]
Neptune appears in "Calliope Dreams" during a flashback to Triton's childhood. When Triton was young, Neptune would play the sea calliope nightly at bedtime. Triton would stay warm by the light of an electric eel and would listen to the calliope play until he fell asleep. Afterward, Neptune would carry his grandson to bed and tuck him in.
One day, when Neptune and Triton went to the room the calliope was in, they found the calliope completely destroyed. Unbeknownst to either of them, the ancient Seaclops was the one responsible, as the creature found the calliope's music disturbing.
Trivia[]
- "Neptune" is the Roman name for Poseidon which is Greek.
- In Roman mythology, Neptune was the God of the Sea, son of Saturn and Opis, brother of Jupiter and Pluto, and husband of Salacia. With Salacia, Neptune had two sons; Triton and Proteus.
- This could indicate that The Little Mermaid franchise's world-building is loosely inspired by Roman mythology. Although it is unknown if The Little Mermaid interpretation of Neptune is the God of the Sea.
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