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Poseidon Mythology

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Poseidon: God of the sea

Many things through today's world is connected or brought on because of greek mythology. Poseidon is one of the most powerful gods or goddesses in mythology. Although, Poseidon is a dominant Greek god many still don’t know his mythology. Poseidon is a great Greek god because of his family, his role in Greek mythology, and the myths he was in. The first reason Poseidon is an outstanding Greek god is because of his family. Poseidon’s family is large and unique in their own ways considering they are gods. “Zeus and Hades were his brothers” (Poseidon). According to the article Poseidon, Zeus and Hades were his brothers, and they were the ones who took down the titans and Cronus, their dad, which then started the Olympian era. “ He was similar to Zeus in that he liked to exert power over women and flaunt his rugged masculinity. At times, however, his efforts were appreciated. Poseidon saved Amymone from a satyr”(Poseidon). Poseidon was like his brother Zeus when it came to women, he had several martle affairs. “He and Medusa conceived the flying horse, pegasus and He was also the biological father of Orion, Polyphemus, Pelias, and many others”(Poseidon). This shows that the Poseidon had many affairs considering he was married to Amphitrite, a Nereid. “One of his most notable dalliances involved his sister Demeter. She refused his advances by turning herself into a mare. He then transformed into a stallion and pursued her. Their relations produced a

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