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Poseidon riding his chariot, with his two hippocampuses pulling it.

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Poseidon riding his chariot, with his two hippocampuses pulling it.

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Poseidon was the ruler of the sea and Zeus's brother and second for eminence. He has gave the first horse to man. He was also called "Earth-shaker" and always had his trident (three-pronged spear). Which he used to shake and shatter whatever he pleased.

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Poseidon was known to be moody. As his temperament was unstable, and had emotional fluctuations which lead to violence. Similar to Zeus, Poseidon liked to exert power over women and flaunt his rugged masculinity.

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Greek God of the Sea

Poseidon was god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses and is considered one of the most bad-tempered, moody and greedy Olympian gods. He was known to be vengeful when insulted.

He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and was swallowed by his father along with Hades, Demeter, Hestia and Hera. However, in some folklore stories it is believed that Poseidon, like Zeus, was not swallowed by Cronus because his mother Rhea who concealed him among a flock of lambs and pretended to have given birth to a colt, which was devoured by Cronus instead.

After the gods defeated the Titans, the world was divided into three and Zeus, Hades and Poseidon drew straws to decide which they would rule. Zeus drew the skies, Hades the underworld, and Poseidon the seas. There is only one reference to this divide, by Homer in the Iliad.

Facts about Poseidon

Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters; sailors relied upon him for safe passage.

Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans.

Zeus and Hades were his brothers.

It stands to reason that, because of his influence on the waters, he was worshipped in connection with navigation.

Poseidon was worshipped as a fertility god.

His name is Greek for "husband."

He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art.

Poseidon could strike the ground with his trident to produce an earthquake. This earned him the nickname "Earth-shaker."

Poseidon possessed a palace, made of gems and coral, located on the ocean floor. He was at Mount Olympus more often than his palace.

Poseidon was moody by nature: his temperament was unstable at best, and his emotional fluctuations often resulted in violence.

He was similar to Zeus in that he liked to exert power over women and flaunt his rugged masculinity. At times, however, his efforts were appreciated. Poseidon saved Amymone from a satyr.

His primary means of transportation was a chariot pulled by horses.

Poseidon assisted the Greeks in the Trojan war. However, Zeus commanded him to withdraw from the battlefield, and he reluctantly obeyed.

His grudge against Odysseus is one theme in the Odyssey.

Poseidon was the husband of Amphitrite, a Nereid. Their union produced Triton, who was half-human, half-fish.

He and Medusa conceived the flying horse, Pegasus - one of many mythological creatures.

He was also the biological father of Orion, Polyphemus, Pelias, and many others.

One of his most notable dalliances involved his sister Demeter. She refused his advances by turning herself into a mare. He then transformed into a stallion and pursued her. Their relations produced a horse, Arion.

He and Athena competed for possession of the city of Athens. To sway the people in his favor, Poseidon made it spring at the Acropolis. Athena, on the other hand, gave them the olive tree. With it, she won the contest.

Despite Poseidon's connection to chariots and ships, Athena was the first to make one of each.

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Poseidon * Facts and Information on Greek God Poseidon

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Poseidon was god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses and is considered one of the most bad-tempered, moody and greedy Olympian gods. He was known to be vengeful when insulted. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and was swallowed by his father along with Hades, Demeter, Hestia and Hera.

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Poseidon's origin story started with him being eaten by his father Cronus, because Cronus had fear that one of his children would overthrow him. But later, he was saved by his brother Zeus. Soon after, Poseidon would join his siblings against Cornus and the Titans. This battle of the gods was known as Titanomachy. After they overthrew their father, Cronus. Poseidon and his brothers shared the world by lots. Leaving Poseidon to rule the ocean and rivers portion of the world. Which lead to him being known as the lord of the seas. While his brother Zeus received the heavens and Hades to receive the underworld.

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10 Most Famous Myths Featuring The Greek God Poseidon

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Poseidon was the ancient Greek God of the sea, earthquakes and horses. He was eaten by the father Cronus at birth and it was his brother Zeus who, after coming of age, tricked his father to disgorge him. Along with his siblings, Poseidon then helped Zeus overthrow their father.

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Poseidon looks like he has curly hair and a bread. Pictures may include him with his spear and him riding a chariot. Those pulling the chariot are hippocampuses (horses that have fish tails).

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Kids learn about the god Poseidon of Greek Mythology including his symbols, special powers, birth, god of the sea, what he looked like, creating the horse, rivalry with Athena, monster children, and fun facts.

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Poseidon with his spear and the expression of him being the ruler of the sea.

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Poseidon with his spear and the expression of him being the ruler of the sea.