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2. historycooperative.org › poseidons-tridentPoseidon’s Trident: A Legendary Weapon of the Sea God

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   May 7, 2022 · Poseidon’s trident is a legendary weapon of the sea god, Poseidon. The trident is a three-pronged spear-like weapon that symbolizes the god’s dominion over the seas and water-related phenomena. In Greek mythology, when the Titans were defeated by the Olympian gods in the Titanomachy, the world was divided among the victorious Olympians ...

3. www.britannica.com › topic › PoseidonPoseidon | Myths, Symbols, & Facts | Britannica

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Poseidon, in ancient Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. He is distinguished from Pontus, the personification of the sea and the oldest Greek divinity of the waters. The name Poseidon means either “husband of the earth” or “lord of the earth.”. Traditionally, he was a son of Cronus (the ...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Trident_of_PoseidonTrident of Poseidon - Wikipedia

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   Coin of Poseidonia, c. 530–500 BC. Poseidon is seen wielding a trident with a chlamys draped over his arms. In Greek mythology, Poseidon's trident was forged by the cyclopes according to Pseudo-Apollodorus 's Bibliotheke. [1] [2] [a] Poseidon wields his trident on a number of occasions. He used his trident to strike a rock upon the hill of ...

5. mythologysource.com › how-did-poseidon-get-his-tridentHow Did Poseidon Get His Trident? - Mythology Source

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   Oct 19, 2020 · In Summary. Poseidon’s trident was his most recognizable attribute. In the god’s mythology, it was a tool and weapon that could create springs, bring floods, and cause earthquakes. According to the reconstructed mythology of the Olympians’ rise to power, the trident was a gift from the Cyclopes.

6. greekgodsandgoddesses.net › gods › poseidonPoseidon • Facts and Information on Greek God Poseidon

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   Poseidon. 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. Legend has it that Cronus did this to ...

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   Why is Poseidon a trident?

   • When the early Greeks created the iconography of their sea god, they used an existing model of divine power. Poseidon’s trident was his most recognizable attribute. In the god’s mythology, it was a tool and weapon that could create springs, bring floods, and cause earthquakes.

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   What does the Trident symbolize in Greek mythology?

   • The trident is a three-pronged spear-like weapon that symbolizes the god’s dominion over the seas and water-related phenomena. In Greek mythology, when the Titans were defeated by the Olympian gods in the Titanomachy, the world was divided among the victorious Olympians, with Poseidon receiving dominion over the seas.

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   Who is Poseidon in Greek mythology?

   • Poseidon is one of the Olympians, the original children of Cronus, and the brother of Zeus, the king of all the Greek gods. Known as “The Earth Shaker”, “The Sea God” and “God of Horses”, he ruled over the oceans, helped create islands, and fought over the dominion of Athens.

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   Was Poseidon a sea god?

   • When the Greeks incorporated the mythology of Crete as their own, Poseidon was recast as the sea god and many of his myths as king were transferred to Zeus. When this happened, Poseidon was given an immediately identifiable attribute of a sea god.

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   BnF Museum (Cabinet des médailles), Paris. Poseidon ( / pəˈsaɪdən, pɒ -, poʊ -/; [1] Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. [2] He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.

9. mythologysource.com › poseidons-symbolPoseidon’s Symbol: A Complete Guide to Meaning and Symbolism

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   Sep 7, 2020 · Poseidon’s trident is another symbol of the god with a connection to the sea that is more complex than it may initially seem to be. The trident is usually recognized as a fishing spear, which would be a common tool in the coastal communities of Greece. For this to be the chief weapon of the god of the sea seems logical.