, Neptune, Pluto, Vesta, Ceres, and Juno. […] Neptune let loose the waves of the sea, bidding them rise, overflow, and deluge the land. […] Soon none but Minerva and Neptune were left to contend for the coveted honour. […] Neptune is also said to be the father of the giants Otus and Ephialtes, of Neleus Pelias, and Polyphemus. […] “Hail, Neptune, greatest of the gods!