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    Both Athena and Poseidon are gods, and both are under the rule of Zeus, however they are very different in the way they have interactions with Odysseus. Athena, the gray-eyed goddess help Odysseus on his journey, and also helps Penelpoe and Telemachus with their personal struggles. Poseidon, on the other hand has a grudge against Odysseus for maiming his offspring, the Cyclops. When Odysseus revealed his real name to the Cyclops, the Cyclops called upon Poseidon to curse him and make his journey

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    think that the comparison between Poseidon, the god of the seas, and Ares, the god of war, is very interesting. Poseidon was the god of the seas, horses, and earthquakes. He was the protector of the waters, which he received much praise for, from seamen. His weapon is the trident, which he received from the elder Cyclops as a gift for the titans setting him free. The trident was forged out of pure gold and imbued with the power of the seas. With his trident, Poseidon can shatter any object he pleases

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    Research Paper : Poseidon Poseidon, formal known as the God Of sea, along with his sibling Hades was swallowed by his father, Cronus, at a young age, but was saved by his Older sibling, Zeus, by tricking his father to drink a potion that contained chemicals that would make any living being regurgitate everything in their stomach. Later as Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon aged older they Eventually overthrew Cronus out of the leader of Olympia ( Wickersham 1). Eventually Zeus, Hades and Poseidon overthrew their

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    My essay is about the Greek god Poseidon. He was the son of Cronus & Rhea. When he was born, his father swallowed him along with his 4 other siblings. His father swallowed them because he thought that they would one day over rule him. Poseidon was the god of the sea. He is also known as the god of earthquakes and horses. Even though he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, Poseidon spent most of his time in the water. Poseidon had two brothers. Their names were brother to Zeus

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    Poseidon is one of the most well-known Greek gods due to his anger and wrath that controlled the waters. Poseidon is the god of the sea, storms, and horses. He is worshipped in connection with navigation of the waters. He is a god of vengeance rather than a god who is rational and respected. He was filled with jealousy and did whatever he could to get back at his brother, Zeus. Because of his temper, sailors feared him greatly. Information on Poseidon and his intriguing role in Greek mythology has

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    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

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    Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses. He is a Greek god and a supreme god of Mount Olympus. He is brother to Zeus and Hades. These three gods created everything together. There are many gods under Poseidon such as Similarly or Nereus. They are gods of certain rivers. Poseidon Drives his chariot through the waves. He is married to Nereus’s daughter. She is the Seanymph, her name is Amphitrite. He wanted so badly to rule the Athens so him and the goddess of war, Athena, had a competition

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    Poseidon In this essay I will do my best to paint a picture of Poseidon, in terms of how he was portrait to the people of his time, how he ruled and how he lived. Poseidon was a god of many attributes, both being good and bad characteristics and behaviours. In this essay I will bring forth these attributes along with different examples showing how he was characteristically, hopefully portraying how he was worshiped by the people and how he was known to exist and the influence

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    Poseidon Archetype

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    While Poseidon is primarily known as the god of the sea, he does have some qualities that align with the wanderer archetype. In Greek mythology, Poseidon was known to roam the seas and explore various parts of the world. He was often depicted as traveling on his chariot pulled by magnificent sea creatures. This sense of exploration and movement reflects the wanderer archetype, as Poseidon was constantly on the move, discovering new lands and encountering

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