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Because the ancient Greek god Poseidon was god of the sea.
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What moon was named after Poseidon?
Neptune was named after Poseidon
Who do you think is a modern representation of the Greek god Poseidon?
Poseidon Travel, Poseidon Seafood, Neptune Fresh Lobster Co., Aquaman
What does poseidon like to eat?
Fish and other types of seafood
What does Poseidon's son like to eat?
Fish and other types of seafood
If the planets are named after the Greek and Roman gods is there a planet named Poseidon?
the Greeks called poseidon" poseidon'' and the Romans called poseidon "neptune".
What planet was named after Poseidon?
Poseidon's Roman name is Neptune. So the 8th planet from the sun is named after Poseidon.
What is the name of the satellite that is named after a Greek god of sea and light?
Poseidon Named TOPEX/Poseidon.
Is poseidon named after a planet?
Neptune is named after the Roman god whom the Romans identified with Poseidon.
Was Poseidon named after Neptune or was Neptune named after Poseidon?
Poseidon was named before Neptune. Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea and was worshipped by ancient Greeks. The planet Neptune was discovered much later, in 1846, and was named after the Roman god of the sea, Neptune, who is equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.
Did Poseidon have a wife named Athena?
No, Poseidon's only wife was Amphitrite.
Does Poseidon have a city or temple named after him?
no he does not atlanta is for athena who battled poseidon for it.
What planet is named after the Greek god Poseidon?
Neptune was the Roman version of Poseidon so planet Neptune is named after it.
