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Pontus, primeval god of the sea, father of the fish and other sea creatures. Poseidon , Olympian god of the sea and king of the sea gods; also god of flood, drought, earthquakes, and horses. His Roman equivalent is Neptune .
A comprehensive guide to the sea gods of Greek mythology including Poseidon, Amphitrite, Triton, Nereids, Thetis, Nereus, Phorcys, Ceto, Proteus, Glaucus, Galatea, Leucothea, Palaemon, and other minor gods.
Apr 28, 2020 · One of the moodiest water gods out there, and the most famous of all the Greek sea gods, is Poseidon, also known as the god of the sea. Nobody knows what his problem is but everybody’s got a theory. Some say he’s still angry because his father, Cronus, swallowed him whole as a baby.
Poseidon ( / pəˈsaɪdən, pɒ -, poʊ -/; [1] Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. [2] . He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.
Poseidon was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He was the son of the Titans Cronus and Rhea, and was one of the most powerful gods in Greek mythology. He was often depicted holding a trident, the symbol of his power, and was known for his strength and wrath.
From the big boss of the sea, Poseidon, with his mighty trident, to smaller deities who looked after things like sea creatures, waves, and even the cool sea breeze. Each of these gods had their own story.
Jun 18, 2024 · Poseidon, in Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. After he and his brothers, Zeus and Hades, deposed their father Cronus, king of the Titans, they divided dominion over the world, with Poseidon presiding over the kingdom of the sea.
