The Greek God Poseidon by hailey amanda

Who is Poseidon?

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 01:38:08 UTC

Poseidon is commonly known as the god of the sea. He also goes by the name Neptune.

Weaponry

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 01:43:30 UTC

Poseidon is often depicted with a trident and it was considered his main weapon.

Religion

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 02:12:51 UTC

Often times sailors and fisherman would pray to Poseidon for safe voyages.

Depictions

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 17:51:08 UTC

In Greek art, he is depicted as a very strong god. He had a white beard, was middle-aged, and had curly hair.

Parental Figures

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 17:56:05 UTC

Poseidon was the son of Cronus and Rhea.

Wife and Children

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 17:59:33 UTC

He was married to Amphitrite and had three children with her.

Siblings

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 18:10:03 UTC

In Greek mythology Poseidon had many siblings but his most notable siblings were Zeus and Hades.

Creations

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 18:15:58 UTC

The Greeks believed that Poseidon was the creator of horses.

Personality

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 18:37:00 UTC

His personality is often described as moody. He was known as being short tempered, violent, and prone to seek vengeance. He liked to hold grudges.

Olympic God

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 18:46:21 UTC

Poseidon was one of the twelve gods of Mount Olympus in Greek Mythology.

Birth Myth

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 19:02:29 UTC

His parents feared their children would overthrow them so Greek myths say Cronus swallowed Poseidon and his siblings when they were born.

Zeus' Contribution

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 19:18:32 UTC

Zeus wasn't swallowed at birth. He forced Cronus to regurgitate Poseidon and his siblings.

Other Responsibilities

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 19:23:33 UTC

He isn't just the god of the sea, he also controls earthquakes, rivers, floods, droughts, and anything else involving water.

Poseidon's Humble Abode

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 19:33:10 UTC

In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was where the twelve olympic gods resided. Poseidon's brother Zeus ruled over it all.

Who Exactly was Poseidon's Father?

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 19:47:48 UTC

Cronus was a titan and he was said to be known as the god of time.

Who Exactly was Poseidon's Mother?

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 19:50:21 UTC

Rhea was also a titan and was the sister of Cronus. In Greek mythology she was known as the goddess of motherhood, fertility, childbirth, comfort, and good living.

Who Exactly was Zeus?

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 19:59:54 UTC

Poseidon's brother Zeus was the chief god. He ruled over the sky, thunder, lightening, law, and order.

Who Exactly was Hades?

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 20:07:43 UTC

Hades was another commonly known sibling of Poseidon. He ruled over the underworld as well as the dead.

Who Exactly was Poseidon's Wife?

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 20:16:14 UTC

Amphitrite was the goddess of the sea and became Poseidon's wife after she performed a dance with her sisters.

Children

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 21:08:47 UTC

Poseidon and Amphitrite had numerous amounts of children but their most famous child was Triton. He was a mermaid.

How Poseidon Became A God

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 21:13:41 UTC

With the help of Zeus and his other siblings, Poseidon defeated his father and was given the ocean to rule over.

Why Destroy Your Own Father?

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 21:19:25 UTC

Because Cronus tried to kill his children by eating them, Zeus felt he needed to destroy his father with the help of Poseidon and the rest of their siblings.

Symbols

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 21:30:34 UTC

In Greek mythology the trident is the most common symbol for Poseidon, but he is also known for his chariot which was pulled by fish tailed horses.

Animals

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 21:48:53 UTC

Not only is Poseidon the god of the sea, he is also the god of horses. He's said to be the creator of them.

Famous Myth

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 21:56:23 UTC

Poseidon is most famous for being the persecutor of Odysseus.

Notable Sanctuaries

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 22:01:15 UTC

His most famous sanctuaries are Cape Sounion and Isthmia.

The Trojan War

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 22:07:10 UTC

In the Trojan War, Poseidon was fighting for the Greeks by causing earthquakes. He held a grudge against the Trojan King

The Persecution of Odysseus

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 22:18:19 UTC

Odysseus stabbed Poseidon's son Polyphemus which angered Poseidon and caused him to make Odysseus' journey home extremely treacherous.

Attributes

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 22:21:26 UTC

A very common attribute of Poseidon was his ability to cause lightening.

City of Troy Myth

haileycastanon2021 — 2024-08-21 22:26:30 UTC

It is said that Poseidon built the walls of Troy along side the Greek god Apollo.