Poseidon The Greek God: Analyzing The Character

Neptune was Poseidon’s roman nickname. This meant god of earthquakes and the sea. He is often found under the watery sea. Poseidon could manipulate lightning, water and storms to make them stronger and more violent. He was the highest god of Mount Olympus.

Poseidons parents were Rhea, Cronus, and they both happen to be Titans. He is one six siblings who split the world’s powers. Zeus, Hestia and Hades were their names. He was married the Nereus-daughter Amphitrite. He had two sons with Amphitrite: Rhode and Triton. He also gave birth a seal and dolphin. He had many additional children with women.

Cronus, Poseidon’s dad, swallowed Poseidon along with his brothers. Cronus was afraid his sons might overthrow him, just as he did his father. He wanted them all dead. Zeus saved them all and waged war against Cronus and other Titans. As an adult, Poseidon had many relationships with women and men. Poseidon was over middle-age, but not too young. He was very muscular with long, curly grey hair. He was equipped with a sword called the trident to guide him through the waters. His symbols were the white pine, horse and white pine trees, as well as a trident, dolphin and horse.

They gave gifts and sacrifices to Poseidon in ancient Greece as a celebration. His temple is located at Sounion in Greece, the Views to Hresea. Poseidon was worshipped for his fertility and ability to connect with navigation. He lived in a palace that was built of coral and gems under the ocean, but most of his life on Mount Olympus.

The Tale of Poseidon, Medusa and Poseidon is a myth that tells the story of Poseidon. Before Medusa, Medusa was beautiful and could turn stone people into snakes. Poseidon came across Medusa while looking for new love. Although she made a promise of chastity to Poseidon, it didn’t stop him from being interested in her. He tried to “woo” her, but it didn’t work. So he became angry and tried to take her by force. She ran to Athens’ temple, wrapped herself with gold and pleaded for help. Poseidon took her and allowed her to go. Athens learned that Medusa was being punished by him and transformed her into a serpent-haired creature with golden wings. Everyone who saw her became stone. Two children were born to her by Poseidon: a horse named Pegasus as well as a man of giant stature, named Chrysaor.

Poseidon was a god who helped people to cross the seas and maintained the sea. His wife was the victim of his cheating, and he had many lovers.