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Poseidon was a brother of Zeus, the sky god and chief deity of ancient Greece, and of Hades, god of the underworld. When the three brothers deposed their father, the kingdom of the sea fell by lot to Poseidon. His weapon and main symbol was the trident, perhaps once a fish spear.
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Homer and Hesiod suggest that Poseidon became lord of the sea when, following the overthrow of his father Cronus, the world was divided by lot among Cronus' three sons; Zeus was given the sky, Hades the underworld, and Poseidon the sea, with the Earth and Mount Olympus belonging to all three.
4 wrz 2019 · Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. He was perhaps the most disruptive...
20 wrz 2024 · Both Poseidon and Zeus owe their existence and eventual rise to power to the cunning of their mother, Rhea, and the oppressive rule of their father, Cronus. This familial conflict set the stage for their later rivalry and the division of power among the gods.
Poseidon was the ancient Greek god of the sea, rivers, floods and drought, earthquakes, and horses. He was depicted as a mature man with a sturdy build and dark beard holding a trident (a three-pronged fisherman's spear). His Roman name was Neptune.
Poseidon was god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. He is considered one of the most bad-tempered, moody and greedy Olympian gods. His vengeance when insulted was also legendary. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and was swallowed by his father along with Hades, Demeter, Hestia and Hera.
20 lis 2016 · Poseidon was the god of the sea and protector of all aquatic animals and features. He was one of the more popular Greek gods, along with his brothers Hades and Zeus. He was widely worshiped by those who traveled through the rough ocean waters and become known as the lord of the sea.
