Poseidon: The Ancient Greek God Of War

In Greco-Roman Culture, humans imagine the deities of mythology to be and act certain ways, due to the needs they must fill. People invented certain deities for reasons that align with what they needed from them. To examine how a deity has a certain purpose, one must first examine what they are like. Athena and Ares are examples of deities invented for very specific purposes. One must first look at Athena and Ares’ similarities and differences in relation to their characteristics, their sexuality and physical appearances, as well as their different powers and how they are worshipped, to discover why they were created.

“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.

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

Ares was the Greek god of war and the most unpopular god because of his aggressiveness, quick temper and his unquenchable thirst for conflict. Ares is the son of Zeus and Hera and is from Thrace, home of a fierce people in the northeast of Greece. Ares was noted for his beauty and courage, which helped him win the affections of Aphrodite (which at the time was married to Hephaistos). When he was caught, the punishment was temporary banishment from Mount Olympus. Ares represented the more brutal and bloody side of war, which was in contrast to Athena who represented the strategic side of war. Ares was usually accompanied by his children with Aphrodite, Phobos, and Deimos. Although Ares embodied the physical aggression for success in war the Greeks thought of him as dangerous and an overwhelming instable force in battle. The "Roman Counterpart" (Roman equivalents) to Ares was Mars, who was also known as "The Father to The Roman People." Ares' worship was largely in the northern areas of Greece, and, although devoid of the social, moral, and theological associations usual with major deities, his cult had many interesting local features. At Sparta, in early times, at least, human sacrifices were made to him from among the prisoners of war. Ares' special powers were those of strength and physicality. As the god of war, he was a superior fighter in battle and caused great bloodshed and destruction wherever he went. Ares was usually pictured as a warrior carrying a spear and a shield. No one really liked his activities because, wherever he went, he left traces of misfortune and aberration behind. In Sparta, Ares was viewed as a model soldier: his resilience, physical strength, and military intelligence were unrivaled. An ancient statue, representing the god in chains, suggests that the martial spirit and victory were to be kept in the city of Sparta. That the Spartans admired him is indicative of the cultural divisions that existed between themselves and other Greeks

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

He is also Hephaestus’ brother. Ares was known as the God of war, violence, and bloodshed. His symbols were a spear, helmet, dog, vulture, and a boar. He had two special powers. They were strength and physicality.

Poseidon is important to ancient Greek history because he supported the Greeks against the Trojans during the Trojan war.

Did you ever wonder what the Greek gods played in Kronos’s stomach? Hydra go seek! What does Poseidon use to freshen his breath? Trident layers! What did Poseidon say to the sea nymph to express his love for her? “I’ll love you whether you are Nereid or Farid.” What does Poseidon use to wash his clothes? Tide! All jokes aside, in the Ancient world, the Greeks invented many outlandish and depraved myths about false gods and goddesses to explain natural occurrences in creation. As far as Greek gods are concerned, Poseidon, god of the sea, is the most fascinating because of his (A) unnatural beginnings, (B) awesome powers, (C) gracious wife and fascinating children.

Poseidon, the Sea God, and Athena, the Goddess of War, Wisdom and Peace both had different point of views and perspectives. Poseidon, the God known for his trident, acted dramatically towards winning Athens. As we know, the theme is that useful gifts are better than dramatic ones. Anyways, Poseidon made a salty sea as gift to win Athens. The Athenians disliked his gift. Athena's gift was an olive tree, which was more useful and resourceful. She thought further ahead into the future and about the Athenians' needs. The text states, "Their rivalry was so intense that they almost went to war and just as they were about to attack each other, Athena, with her typical, wise approach suggested that they should hold a contest for the city.” In other

He was the god of the sea, earthquakes horses and storms and controller of everything under the sea. Poseidon was an ultimate god to the Greeks, and was worshiped by all. He was one of the three major gods, all of whom appeared in day to day life. Along with his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and children he ruled all aspects of Greek life. Poseidon was one of the gods with the most children, so in some ways, he had more influence outside of his domain than other gods.

Poseidon, according to Greek mythology was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He also held his own appointed position among the great gods on Olympus. Although he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain. He was master not only of the sea but also of the lakes and rivers. In a sense the earth belonged to him, since his waters sustained it and he could shake it at will. He was the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and the brother of Zeus and Hades. Poseidon was the husband of Amphitrite, who was one of the Nereids. They had son who they named Triton. Poseidon also had numerous other love affairs especially with nymps of spring and fountains. He was the father of several

Poseidon Poseidon is the God of the Sea; he is one of the top three gods in Greek Mythology, which also includes Zeus and Hades. Revered and feared by the Ancient Greeks, he was known for his symbol - the trident – and was often portrayed as a bearded god rising from the sea, riding waves in a chariot (Royal Mint Publishing, LLC, 2015.). The Ancient Greek gods, including Poseidon, would not die out in Ancient Greece. The gods have become saints in modern Greece and the gods have leant their names and appeal to famous products from around the world proving that the gods are still both revered and feared (Russell, 2013). Poseidon is the second son of Cronus and Rhea; he has the special ability to manipulate the sea, have healing and saving powers, and the ability to control the weather (Donn, 2015).

In the ancient time, there is no any science which can prove or describe natural phenomenon such as rain, lightening, thunder. Human beings therefore called these things as supernatural things which can be different in some parts according to people’s belief. However, Greek people named these things as gods and portrayed their gods in their own image as human being figures but immortal ones. Also, they gave a full respect to the gods. The Greek gods displayed as superior, powerful and extraordinary things. The representation of the gods can be vary according to Greek people’s imagination. For example, Zeus is the supreme god and the lord of sky, as a result, Greek people portrayed him carrying the thunderbolt, the aegis along with the eagle in order to show his extreme power than all gods. Another example, Greeks displayed Ares, God of war, as a battle lover and violent god. According to Edith Hamilton (1999), the statement given is agreeable

Poseidon had a very important role in the war against the titans and when the war was over he continued to be important. “Poseidon was the Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought and horses”(Theoi.com). He had control over the seas and fisherman from both sides of the Aegean would sacrifice horses in his name for safety. He could build up or demolish entire cities and empires with his control over many natural disasters. His control over so much allowed him to get involved in many mortal wars and feuds.