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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.”
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Poseidon was god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. He is considered one of the most bad-tempered, moody and greedy Olympian gods. He was known to be vengeful when insulted. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and was swallowed by his father along with Hades, Demeter, Hestia and Hera. He was portrayed as a strong, mature man with a dark bear...
Poseidon was most notably the God of the seaand the protector of all waters; sailors relied upon him for safe passage.Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans.Zeus and Hades were his brothers.It stands to reason that, because of his influence on the waters, he was worshipped in connection with navigation.Link/cite this page
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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 not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.
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Aug 28, 2023 · Poseidon god of the sea, holds a prominent place as one of the twelve Olympian gods. Poseidon’s influence extends far beyond his aquatic realm. This article delves into the origins and life phases of Poseidon, shedding light on the fascinating character that embodies both power and unpredictability.
Topics. 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.
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- 1. the god of the sea, water, earthquakes, and horses, son of Cronus and Rhea and brother of Zeus. He is often depicted with a trident in his hand.
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.
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.
