What myth was Poseidon based on?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Poseidon himself is one of the original mythical Greek gods. He is considered the king of the oceans and is usually also known for causing earthquakes and being a tamer of horses.

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∙ 13y ago

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Is Poseidon a myth or a legend?

A myth.

Is Poseidon living right now?

Poseidon is a myth.

How did Poseidon get killed?

In ancient Greek myth, Poseidon did not die.

Did zeus kill Poseidon?

No Zeus did not kill Poseidon in Greek myth.

Who was myth god of the sea?

Poseidon.

Did poseidon have a son or daughter?

In Greek myth Poseidon has had both sons and daughters.

How old is Poseidon's age?

No myth gives the birth-day or year of Poseidon's life.

How long was Poseidon and Amphitrite married?

No myth states that the marriage of Poseidon and Amphitrite ended.

What important myths was Poseidon in?

Here is one myth that he is in. Its the myth where Athena (Goddess of War and Wisdom) and Poseidon competed to be the patron of the Greek city Athens. Athena won the contest,though Poseidon's offering was very powerful.

What is Poseidon's throne like?

Greek myth does not say.

Is Laocoon a general?

Not in Greek myth, he is a priest of Poseidon.

What is the importance of Greek myth Poseidon today?

Neptune