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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. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.

  2. Poseidon is a 2006 American action disaster film directed and co-produced by Wolfgang Petersen. It is the third film adaptation of Paul Gallico's 1969 novel The Poseidon Adventure, and a loose remake of the 1972 film.

  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. Poseidon, in Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. After he and his brothers, Zeus and Hades, deposed their father Cronus, king of the Titans, they divided dominion over the world, with Poseidon presiding over the kingdom of the sea.

  5. Sep 4, 2019 · Poseidon was the father of the hero Theseus, the hunter Orion & the winged-horse Pegasus. In later Greek mythology, Poseidon was the son of Kronos and Rhea, and brother of Zeus and Hades. He was a key figure in the battles for control of the universe between the Titans, the Giants, and the Olympians.

  6. 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). His Roman name was Neptune.

  7. 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.

  8. Poseidon ( Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is the god of the sea, earthquakes, storms and horses in ancient Greek religion and myth. He was one of the Twelve Olympians. His parents were Kronos and Rhea.

  9. www.wikiwand.com › en › PoseidonPoseidon - Wikiwand

    Poseidon ( / pəˈsaɪdən, pɒ -, poʊ -/; Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.

  10. www.encyclopedia.com › ancient-religions › ancient-religionPoseidon | Encyclopedia.com

    May 17, 2018 · Poseidon, the god of the seas, was one of the 12 Olympian gods in Greek mythology. Known for his terrible temper, Poseidon was associated with storms, earthquakes, and other violent forces of nature. Poseidon also quarreled with the sun god Helios over control of the Greek city of Corinth.

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