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Is Athena Poseidon wife?
No, Athena is not the wife of Poseidon, in some myths Poseidon is the father of Athena; but the wife of Poseidon is Amphitrite.
Are Poseidon and Athena related?
Yes. Athena was a child of Zeus and Zeus was Poseidon's brother.
Did Poseidon have any famous conflicts?
His most famous conflict was with Athena over who would be the patron god/goddess of Athens.
Who is Poseidon to Athena?
In Greek mythology when Athena is the daughter of Zeus, Poseidon being the brother of Zeus, is her uncle. However, myths exist which make Poseidon the grandfather of Athena when she is the daughter of his son Triton, or Poseidon is the father of Athena when her mother is Tritonis or Polyphe.
What is the conflict between Athena and Poseidon?
Athena and Poseidon both wanted to be the patron god of the city of Athens. The people of the city agreed to hold a competition between the two to decide. They agreed that each would give the city a gift; whoever's gift was better would become patron of Athens. Athena's gift was an olive tree. Poseidon's gift was a salty spring of water from the ground. Athena's gift was better because it offered food, wood, and oil. Poseidon's wasn't very useful. The Athens people chose Athena, Poseidon became angry, and then he flooded the city.
Did Poseidon have conflict?
One conflict Poseidon had to deal with was when he brought his girlfriend, Medusa to the temple of Athena. Athena was insulted by the act and turned Medusa's hair into snakes and every man that looked at her would turn into stone.
Did Athena have a crush on Poseidon?
No Poseidon did not have a crush on Athena. Athena was the niece of Poseidon, her father was Zeus the brother of Poseidon. Athena was a virgin goddess.
Is Athena Poseidon wife?
No, Athena is not the wife of Poseidon, in some myths Poseidon is the father of Athena; but the wife of Poseidon is Amphitrite.
How is Athena related to Poseidon?
Poseidon and Zeus are brothers. Athena is Zeus' daughter. Therefore, Athena is Poseidon's niece.
What conflicts did Poseidon's have with other gods or goddess?
One conflict was when Poseidon took his girlfriend Medusa into Athena's temple. Athena took this as an insult and turned Medusa's hair into snakes and made every man who looked at her turn to stone.
Why was Athena's enemy Poseidon?
The reason they were enemies is because of the war that Poseidon started.
What is Athena and Posidon's relationship like?
Poseidon is Athena's uncle. Athena is the daughter of Zeus, and Poseidon is Zeus's brother.
Are Poseidon and Athena related?
Yes. Athena was a child of Zeus and Zeus was Poseidon's brother.
Who was Athena's enimie?
Poseidon was Athena's enemy:(
Did Poseidon have any famous conflicts?
His most famous conflict was with Athena over who would be the patron god/goddess of Athens.
Who is Poseidon to Athena?
In Greek mythology when Athena is the daughter of Zeus, Poseidon being the brother of Zeus, is her uncle. However, myths exist which make Poseidon the grandfather of Athena when she is the daughter of his son Triton, or Poseidon is the father of Athena when her mother is Tritonis or Polyphe.
Is Poseidon in love with Athena?
No; in some myths Poseidon is the father of Athena, and Zeus her adopted father.
