Poseidon by Safia Tran

Family Tree

27stran8 — 2024-05-16 19:26:41 UTC

Poseidon's parents were Cronus and Rhea and he had multiple children (not pictured in the image other than Triton)

27stran8 — 2024-05-16 19:37:44 UTC

A trident is one of Poseidon's most commonly known symbols

(Myth) Poseidon's Rivalry With Athena

27stran8 — 2024-05-17 02:56:03 UTC

Both Athena and Poseidon wanted to be the patron god/goddess to Athens, so Zeus made them compete against each other by providing a gift to Cecrops (the first king of Athens) and to the Athenians. Whoever's gift was more useful to the city would be chosen as the winner. Poseidon, using his trident, created a source of water. However, it was salty sea water and the Athenians didn't find it useful. (Others say Poseidon gifted a horse) On the other hand, Athena, offered an olive tree which was recognized to be able to serve them multiple uses. The city voted for her in favor and named the city Athens after her. Poseidon wasn't happy with the results of the contest and flooded the city. (Other sources say he brought a drought upon the city?)

The God of the Sea

25nvo2_1_1 — 2024-05-17 15:24:17 UTC

Poseidon is known as an Olympian God who rules the Sea (or water in general), Horses, Earthquakes, and Storms.

Did you know?

25nvo2_1_1 — 2024-05-17 16:49:24 UTC

Poseidon's Greek name is Neptune, he shares the name with the eighth planet in our Solar system which is the farthest known from the sun.

27stran8 — 2024-05-17 17:23:23 UTC

Poseidon's chariot was said to be drawn by a pair of Hippocamp (half-horse, half-fish)

Worship

25nvo2_1_1 — 2024-05-17 19:35:10 UTC

Poseidon has the power to create storms and calm the sea to save voyages/sailors, they worship Poseidon and call him their "savior" as he protects seafarers and fishermen from storms on the sea.

Poseidon & Iris

27stran8 — 2024-05-17 23:41:34 UTC

Fun fact

25nvo2_1_1 — 2024-05-18 20:08:04 UTC

The name Poseidon means either "husband of the earth" or "lord of the earth"

The first horse

25nvo2_1_1 — 2024-05-18 20:19:43 UTC

Poseidon was considered the creator of the first horse and he taught humans the art of taming horses.