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Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea. He is the ruler and protector of all waters. He got to be ruler of the sea by drawing lots with his brothers, Zeus and Hades, for shares of the world. He is greatly known for his weapon the trident, which is a three pronged spear. The trident has great power and can shake the earth or shatter objects. Poseidon is the second most powerful of the Greek gods.
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∙ 7y agoNeptune is not a part of Greek mythology; he is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god, Poseidon. They both have control over the seas.
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Was it Zeus or Poseidon who held the lightning bolt in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology Zeus holds and controls the lighting, Poseidon holds the Trident.
Where is Poseidon from?
Poseidon is from the Greek Mythology. He is the God of the Sea and sometimes Earthquakes, but that is less known.
Why did Poseidon fear Zeus?
Poseidon does not fear Zeus, he respects his older brother because he is the king of the gods in Greek Mythology (Zeus is Jupiter, Poseidon is Uranus in Roman mythology).
Was Poseidon an evil god?
In Greek Mythology? No, he was a deified aspect of nature.
Why is the trident important to Greek mythology?
The trident was Poseidon's symbol of power.
What is the Greek mythology Poseidon?
In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea and, as "Earth-Shaker," of earthquakes. Neptune in Roman mythology.
What is the counterpart of Neptune in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology it is Poseidon and in roman mythology it is Neptune
Was Poseidon a Roman?
Poseidon in Greek mythology is the god of the Sea, but in Roman mythology, he is Neptune.
Was it Zeus or Poseidon who held the lightning bolt in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology Zeus holds and controls the lighting, Poseidon holds the Trident.
What animals did Poseidon create?
Poseidon did not create any animals. In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes, and his domain was primarily focused on water and the oceans. Other gods and goddesses, such as Gaia (Mother Earth) and various Titans, were associated with the creation of animals in different mythological stories.
Who are the Gods of the sea in Greek mythology?
Poseidon
Who was amphitrite's husband in Greek mythology?
Amphitrite's husband in Greek mythology was Poseidon, the god of the sea. They had several children together, including Triton, the merman.
Who is a god of water?
He is called Poseidon in Greek mythology, and Neptune in Roman mythology.
Did three dogs kill Poseidon?
No, not in Greek mythology.
Who ruled the Aegean Sea?
In Greek mythology, it was Poseidon.
Is this Myth of Poseidon still alive does he still exist to the Greek mythology?
Poseidon never died in Greek Mythology, being a god both immortal and ageless he can not die.
What is Neptune the greek gods skill?
Neptune is the Roman form of Poseidon (Greek). In Greek mythology, Poseidon was god of the sea, whereas in Roman mythology he (Neptune) was closely associated with rivers also.
