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
“About Poseidon, a great god, I begin to sing, the shaker of the earth and of the barren sea” (Morford, Lenardon, and Sham, 171). Poseidon in Greek Mythology, or Neptune in Roman Mythology, is the God of the Earthquakes and of the Seas. He is known for his “severe and rough” nature and is associated with “the surge of the seas” (Morford, Lenardon, and Sham, 171). Poseidon is often underrepresented in myth but his role is pivotal due to the fact that he ruled the earth and the seas. Travel via the sea was essential in the spreading of culture during this time period and worship to Poseidon played an important role.
Poseidon was the god of the seas. He was worshiped by seamen but also very feared for his power over the water. Poseidon was thought to be the second strongest god after Zeus.
The god I chose is Poseidon and I will explain his powers, accompleshments, and life in the pages listed below. Poseidon is a very important because he is one of the major three gods called the big 3. He is the brothers of the other two, Zues and Hades. Since the big 3 swore to never have kids they couldn’t marry humans, so Poseidon married a sea-nymph named Amphitrite. He was the god of the sea and horses and protected and ruled both of those things. There are many rivers with their own gods, poseidon was the god of all water in general. Other than the sea and horses he is also the god of earthquakes and can cause or stop them. When he was not on Mount Olympus he was in or near the water at pretty much all times. Other than being able to
In the religion and mythology of ancient Greece, Poseidon was the god of the sea and of water in general. Unpredictable and often violent, he frequently represented the destructive power of the sea and was also the god of earthquakes. He was closely associated with horses as well. In art, Poseidon was typically shown as a bearded man carrying a trident (a three-pronged fishing spear) and accompanied by a dolphin or a tuna. He traveled over the sea in a chariot pulled by creatures that had the heads and bodies of horses and the tails of fish.
Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. “He was violent and moody and carried a three-pronged spear called a trident” (Gall 46). Poseidon had two brothers, Zeus, and Hades. Poseidons wife was Amphitrite. His father was the head titan Cronus, his mother was Rhea. All of the olympian gods hated the titans. Poseidon was one of the twelve olympian gods. The olympians fought against the titans and won. All of them were the rulers of the world. They were better than the titans. The twelve of them called themselves the twelve olympian gods because their kingdom was on top of Mt. Olympus and there were twelve of them. When the gods chose which god controlled what domain of the world poseidon picked the sea. The greeks made him the god of earthquakes and horses too. If he was mad he created earthquakes. He created the horse for Demeter. So
Poseidon: Known as the god and protector of the sea. His main symbol is the Trident. He is the
Poseidon also known as Neptune (if you are in Roman religion) is one of the great Greek olympian gods from the ancient greece time period. He is the most well known sea god from this time period, and he is known for being the ruler of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Poseidon was the ruler of the Mediterranean, Black sea, and rivers not navigated by the Greeks. He was one of the most feared gods of that time because he was known to be quick to anger. Poseidon is one of the strongest greek god mentally and physically, because of his hard childhood, his strange family, and also because of all the battles he fought during this time.
Poseidon is the ancient Greek god who resembles the power of the untamed, the brutal, and the wild. After the defeat of the Titans, Poseidon drew straws with his brothers and got the middle straw. Therefore, he became the lord of the Sea, earthquakes, and horses. The Romans knew Poseidon as Neptune. He is also associated with clouds, which was essential to agriculture. Poseidon could create springs, floods, and even tidal waves when angered. Besides the sea, Poseidon is also connected with the earth. It is believed that his anger is
Poseidon was one of a god . He was a god of the ocean .He live under the water because he take care of the fish. He get mad when you kill a animal because he really care for the animal. He is so powerful that he can make your journey supper lang when you travel, like when you get him mad he will make you go a different pass . He
Have you ever looked out over the vast, seamlessly never-ending ocean and thought, man I wish I could rule over all of that? Well the Grecian god Poseidon does! Poseidon, son of Kronos most powerful of all the primevals, Grecian god of the Seas was very well the most disruptive god to not only the gods of Olympus but also the people of Greece.
Poseidon, also know as Neptune in Roman mythology, the God of the Sea. Do you know him? If you don’t, here’s a little “guide” all about him, telling you about his family, friends, his worst enemies, his attributes, divine powers, and his connections to the modern world. Are you ready?
Some people believe that Poseidon is the most formidable villain in literature because he is angry, powerful, and vengeful.Unfortunately, Poseidon is angry. According to the book the Odyssey, “Poseidon god of the sea, stared angrily down at him, brandishing his great
Poseidon played an important role in Greek mythology because he was one of the three sons of the Titan, Kronos, and is second in power only to his brother Zeus, who ruled the sky.
Poseidon was the Greek God of the sea, and earthquakes. Poseidon was depicted in art as an older man, with a beard usually depicted with seashells, and sea life.
Poseidon or Neptune is the god of the water or aka seas and rivers, creator of storms and flood, also the cause of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon is one of the three brothers, the two other brothers are Zeus or Jupiter the god of the sky and thunder. Then there is Hades or Pluto is the god of the underworld. Poseidon was probably the most disruptive of all the Greek gods to the mortals and also to Zeus' peaceful reign of Olympus. Poseidon is the son of the Titans Kronos and Rhea. In some Greek mythology Poseidon with the other Gods of Olympus were eaten by the Titan Kronos. But in the war to decide who gets to control the universe (The Titans, Giants, and the Olympians) Poseidon was a major key factor to win that war. On the Olympian's