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How does Odysseus show disrespect to Poseidon?
He blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus the cyclops.
What was the story of Poseidon?
Poseidon is the son of Rhea and Cronus. In most accounts he is swallowed by Cronus at birth but later he and his brother (Hades) and sisters(Hera, Demeter, Hestia) were saved by Zeus when he forced Cronus to vomit up his siblings), However in some versions of the story, he as well as his brother Zeus were not eaten by Cronus. He was saved by his mother Rhea Poseidon was raised in secret by the Telchines. After being rescued by Zeus, Poseidon joined Zeus and Hades in overthrowing their father Cronus. The three brothers then divided the universe among themselves by drawing lots. Zeus received the sky, and Poseidon received the seas and any other body of water & Hades received the underworld. It was said that Poseidon rode the waves in a chariot drawn by golden sea horses. He used his trident not only to provoke earthquakes and create mighty storms but also to create new land by raising the sea floor or cause existing land to sink below the waves. Although he is depict as a helpful god by protecting sailors at sea, guiding ships to safety during storms & filling nets with fish, he could also be a terrifying figure, Quick to rage he directed his fury at anyone who acted against him or failed to show the proper respect.
Why did Zeus kill semele?
He didn't do it purposely. Hera disguised herself and tricked Semele into thinking Zeus wasn't her boyfriend. Semele asked Zeus to show his true form to her. He did and she died. But Zeus saved the baby who later became Dionysus.
Why does the family tree show athena coming from zeus alone?
cause there related.
How did Odysseus show that he was clever in the Odyssey?
He told the cyclops his name was Noman so when the cyclops prays to poseidon, no man harmed him.
How does Poseidon show his displeasure with the Phaicians when he discovers that they have helped Odysseus return home?
He waits till the ship that brought Odysseus home is in eyesight of the Phaeacian Island and turns it into stone.
How did hades get his magic helmet?
During the Titan and God war the cyclops, who were the children of Uranus and Gaia, gave Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades gifts to show their alliance with them. They gave Zeus his lightning bolt. To Poseidon his trident. And to Hades his helmet that grants him invisibility.
To wrinkle the brow to show displeasure?
frown
What verb means to wrinkle the brow to show displeasure?
To grimace or glower .
English meaning of Telugu word alagadam?
I think ...........To show displeasure
What is symbolic meaning of The Statue of Zeus?
the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors. the statue of Zeus was built to honor Zeus and to show his glory to passing visitors.
How does Odysseus show disrespect to Poseidon?
He blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemus the cyclops.
Can you give a sentence with the word bellowed?
The bull bellowed to show his displeasure with being locked in the barn.
What was the story of Poseidon?
Poseidon is the son of Rhea and Cronus. In most accounts he is swallowed by Cronus at birth but later he and his brother (Hades) and sisters(Hera, Demeter, Hestia) were saved by Zeus when he forced Cronus to vomit up his siblings), However in some versions of the story, he as well as his brother Zeus were not eaten by Cronus. He was saved by his mother Rhea Poseidon was raised in secret by the Telchines. After being rescued by Zeus, Poseidon joined Zeus and Hades in overthrowing their father Cronus. The three brothers then divided the universe among themselves by drawing lots. Zeus received the sky, and Poseidon received the seas and any other body of water & Hades received the underworld. It was said that Poseidon rode the waves in a chariot drawn by golden sea horses. He used his trident not only to provoke earthquakes and create mighty storms but also to create new land by raising the sea floor or cause existing land to sink below the waves. Although he is depict as a helpful god by protecting sailors at sea, guiding ships to safety during storms & filling nets with fish, he could also be a terrifying figure, Quick to rage he directed his fury at anyone who acted against him or failed to show the proper respect.
What is the God or Goddess of Neptune?
Neptune is the Roman name of the god of the sea.In Greek mythology, he would've been called Poseidon.Neptune (Poseidon) is brother to Jupiter (Zeus) and Pluto (Hades)A modern reference to this is King Neptune from the televison show "SpongeBob SquarePants"
Did zeus show any pity for Prometheus?
After Prometheus was freed by Herakles, Zeus' son, he forgave him.
Why did they have the Olympic games?
I think they had it to show there respect for Zeus.
