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Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, known for wielding a powerful trident. He is moody and temperamental, often acting with great pride and vengeance when angered.

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Poseidon used his trident to create storms, earthquakes, and tidal waves, as well as to shatter objects or summon water. With a single strike, he could cause the earth to shake or split the sea.

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Created horses and was worshipped as their divine protector.

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Known as the “Earth-shaker” for causing tremors.

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Sculptures depict him holding a trident, often muscular and bearded.

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Poseidon struck a rock to produce a saltwater spring during the contest.

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Lost to Athena, who offered the olive tree over his salt spring.

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Poseidon helped build the walls of Troy by using his immense strength to assist the mortals in constructing the massive fortifications.

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A Doric temple built atop a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea, a powerful symbol built to honor Poseidon’s domain.

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Destroyed the walls of Troy when denied promised payment.

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Associated with dolphins aiding sailors on their journeys.

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Sank ships with storms when enraged.

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Poseidon prolonged his journey by ten years for blinding his son, Polyphemus.

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Vengeful when angered, unleashing storms and disasters.

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Poseidon attacked sailors when angered or disrespected by arrogance, sacrilege, or wronging his children.

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Pinecones were symbolic offerings in rituals. Sailors had to appease Poseidon with prayers and offerings before voyages to avoid his wrath.

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Stirred seas to incite conflicts or favor sides.

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Once a beautiful nymph, Poseidon's wife Amphitrite transformed Scylla into a beast out of jealousy.

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Sea nymphs served as companions or attendants to Poseidon; they could guide ships or calm seas.

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Underwater palace in the depths of the sea.

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Drawn by hippocamps, glides over the sea.

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Mythical sea-horse creature with a horse’s front and fish’s tail.

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Ancient Greek vases show him with a trident and sea imagery. These pots were used in everyday life but also held religious significance, telling stories and honoring the gods.

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Poseidon created whirlpools to destroy or trap ships.

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Emerged in grandeur to assert power or intervene.

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A form of honor. Usually shown with his trident or sea symbols, especially in coastal cities.

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Depicted as being made of sea-related materials, most commonly coral, shells.

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Cursed or transformed men as punishment.

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Poseidon created the first horse from sea foam.

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Pearls symbolized his oceanic riches.

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Son of Poseidon, calmed or stirred seas with his shell.