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He was the Greek God of the sea, the horses and the earthquakes. Son of Kronos and Rhea. He and his siblings were swallowed by Kronos, but they were later rescued by their brother Zeus. The brothers Zeus, Poseidon and Hades later divided the world among themselves, with Poseidon receiving the sea. Poseidon was secondarily a god of mariners (to whom he may send storms or a fair voyage), of waters in general, and of earthquakes. In the latter capacity he was known as Enosigaios or Enosichthon, meaning "earth-shaker". However, he became an implacable enemy of Troy after Laomedon refused to pay him, and he sided with the Greeks in the Trojan War. Poseidon was closely associated with horses as Hippios ("of horses"), and the horse was sacred to him. He fathered many famous horses, including the winged Pegasus by the Gorgon Medusa, and another winged horse, Areon, by Erinys. In Corinth, horse-races were held in his honour. On Argos horses were sacrificed to him by drowning in a whirlpool.
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How was Poseidon unique?
Poseidon was Unique because he was the famous gods '3' there was Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. he was the god of the seam storms and as well as earthquakes.
What is a famous Poseidon story?
the creation of the minotaur... he was percys dad.
What is Poseidon's most famous myth?
The most famous of Poseidon's myths may be his dispute with Athena. During this dispute both gods claimed Athens for their own. A contest was held between the two to see who could bestow a better gift to the city. Athena produced an olive tree and Poseidon a salt-water spring. After being deemed the loser, Poseidon flooded the city.
Did Poseidon have any famous conflicts?
His most famous conflict was with Athena over who would be the patron god/goddess of Athens.
Who are Theseus and Triton?
Theseus was one of the most famous heroes. Triton was the son of Poseidon anf his wife Amphitrite.
How famous is Poseidon?
he was the king of the sea
How was Poseidon unique?
Poseidon was Unique because he was the famous gods '3' there was Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. he was the god of the seam storms and as well as earthquakes.
Who was Poseidon's most famous demigod son?
Polyphemus .
How much children does Poseidon has?
It is said that Poseidon had 56 children. Some of the more famous were Triton, Theseus, Polyphemus, and Orion.
What is a famous Poseidon story?
the creation of the minotaur... he was percys dad.
What is Poseidon the god of in addition to being the god of the sea?
In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the famous god of the sea. He was also the god of the horses and earthquakes.
Who are famous people that are like Poseidon?
Famous people like Posiedon are Greek gods
What is Poseidon's most famous myth?
The most famous of Poseidon's myths may be his dispute with Athena. During this dispute both gods claimed Athens for their own. A contest was held between the two to see who could bestow a better gift to the city. Athena produced an olive tree and Poseidon a salt-water spring. After being deemed the loser, Poseidon flooded the city.
Did Poseidon have any famous conflicts?
His most famous conflict was with Athena over who would be the patron god/goddess of Athens.
Who the sons of Poseidon?
There are loads, so I'm just going to put famous ones: Theseus and Polyphemus.
Who are Theseus and Triton?
Theseus was one of the most famous heroes. Triton was the son of Poseidon anf his wife Amphitrite.
How did Medusa become famous?
Medusa was famous for sleeping with Poseidon in Athena's temple, being punished by having her hair turned into snakes, and turning people into stone. She was also famous for being killed by the hero Perseus.
