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to ensure safe travel across sea's and oceans, an to not have an earthquake or hurricane tear down their city.

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Q: Why did people pray to Poseidon?
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Who does the cyclops pray to?

poseidon


How was Poseidon worshipped?

People will pray or sometimes will give sacrifices to him like drowning a horse.


What does polythemus pray to?

Poseidon (aka Neptune).


What did humans have to do for Poseidon?

they had to pray for all the gods


Why did people pray poseidon?

to ensure safe travel across sea's and oceans, an to not have an earthquake or hurricane tear down their city.


Why did Polyphemus pray to Poseidon instead of Zeus?

Polyphemus the Cyclops prayed to Poseidon rather than Zeus because Poseidon was the father of the cyclops.


What god would you pray for a safe Mediterranean trip?

Poseidon.


What are some of the reasons why people contact Poseidon?

To have safe voyages on the sea. They would pray to him to make and keep the sea calm. As a sacrifice they would throw a horse into the sea as Poseidon is also known as the god of horses


Did Polyphemus pray to Zeus to seek revenge against Odysseus?

Yes, Polyphemus did pray to his father Poseidon, not Zeus, seeking revenge against Odysseus for blinding him. Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes, and he proceeded to punish Odysseus for his actions.


What does the Cyclopes pray for?

In literature, the Cyclopes pray for revenge against Odysseus for blinding Polyphemus, their brother. They invoke their father, Poseidon, for help in seeking revenge.


How many amours did Poseidon have?

alot of people liked poseidon


What are the roles of ancient Greek gods?

they were used to explain things they didnt understand such as earthquakes they believed earthquakes happened when poseidon was mad, or storms when zeus needed more people to pray to him or he is mad.