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    Poseidon (/ p ə ˈ s aɪ d ən, p ɒ-, p oʊ-/; Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses.

  2. Jul 12, 2024 · Poseidon was a brother of Zeus, the sky god and chief deity of ancient Greece, and of Hades, god of the underworld. When the three brothers deposed their father, the kingdom of the sea fell by lot to Poseidon. His weapon and main symbol was the trident, perhaps once a fish spear.

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

  4. Sep 4, 2019 · Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. He was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was...

  5. Poseidon was the ancient Greek god of the sea, rivers, floods and drought, earthquakes, and horses. He was depicted as a mature man with a sturdy build and dark beard holding a trident (a three-pronged fisherman's spear).

  6. Aug 28, 2023 · Poseidon, god of the sea, is a complex and powerful deity in Greek mythology. From his origins as the offspring of Cronus and Rhea to his ascension as the ruler of the sea, Poseidon’s life phases reveal a character both unpredictable and awe-inspiring.

  7. Oct 19, 2023 · Poseidon is the God of the sea, earthquakes and horses, and is one of the most powerful and well-known Greek gods in mythology. Poseidon, also known as Neptune in Roman mythology, was one of the twelve Olympian gods and held a significant role in Greek culture and religion.