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Poseidon (Neptune)

Poseidon is the god of the sea, and all of the sea obey him. He is one of the brothers of Zeus and Hades and he rules confidently with a trident in hand. Poseidon's Roman name was Neptune.

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Is it true that Poseidon invented the horse?

In Greek Mythology, Zeus was holding a contest to decide which god, Athena or Poseidon, would gain the love from the people of the Acropolis. Whichever created the most useful tool would win. Poseidon created the horse, but Athena won with the olive tree.

Was Poseidon presumed dangerous?

no she is not dangerous because she the goddess of love and beauty

What was sacrificed to Poseidon?

First, go to the 'Museum of Olympus' which is next to the restaurant where you get Hercules later on the island. In the museum go to the right where there are statues of the gods. Jump up the the higher middle platform. There is a starfish stuck to Poseidon's face. Get that to sacrifice to Poseidon.

Why is cyclops son of poseidon if cyclops was created before poseidon?

Cyclops are usually the son of Poseiden because poseiden does the dirty with woodland nymphs

Can Poseidon shape-shift?

Seeing as Poseidon turned himself into a horse to mate with Demeter, the answer is yes.

Where did Poseidon and amphitrite meet?

They didn't meet. When Zeus, Hades and Poseidon gambled to see who wins three worlds, Zeus won the heaven, Hades the underworld and Poseidon the sea. So the past ruler of the sea retired and gave his daughter, Amphitrite as a gift to Poseidon.

How many kids did amphitrite have?

Amphitrite is said to be sea-mother of all dolphins, seals, fish, shellfish.

By Poseidon her children were four:

Triton

Rhode

Kymopoleia

Benthesikymê

What were the names of Poseidon's mum and dad?

The parents of Poseidon are Rhea and Kronos, a Titan and sometimes known as the lord of time.

What is the mythical greek pet for Poseidon?

pet? they didn't really have pets but poseidon was represented by all sea creatures and many of the mythological sea creatures such as the hippocampi. He also created horses

Does Poseidon rule the sea creatures?

poseidons pet was a very rare animal called the crocabearmoose

What did Poseidon create?

In Greek myth, they did not wear crowns in art depicting the gods and goddess of Ancient Greece.

Where can you find a picture of Poseidon's family tree?

Ouranos + Gaia

=

Cronus + Rhea

=

Poseidon

As for children Poseidon fathered, there were many, including divine gods and goddesses, nymphs, giants, animals, and many mortal kings.

Did Poseidon have a child with Amphitrite?

No. Medusa was a Gorgon, who was turned into a monster by I think Hera.

pingo1387: actually, Medusa was a lovely young lady whom Poseidon was having an affair with. One day Athena caught Poseidon and Medusa making out and/or having sex in her sacred temple. Naturally, this pissed her off, so she turned Medusa and her two sisters into Gorgons.

What animal does Poseidon have?

Poseidon, god of seas, earthquakes, and horses created the very first horse, making that his sacred animal.

Is Poseidon and Aphrodite related?

Techinically yes. Poseidon was born of Cronus and Rhea. Cronus was Uranus' son thus Poseidon is Uranus' Grandson. Aphrodite was born when Cronus cut of Uranus' testicles and threw them into the sea. Aphrodite rose from the sea foam. Thus technically she is Uranus' daughter. however no one actually gave birth to her so its hard to say. If we are saying that she is Uranus' daughter then she is an older generation than the Gods and is actually more like a Titan. if she is a titan then she would be Poseidons aunt however it is difficult to say as she isnt anyones daughter she just came into existence. kind of how Athena was born form Zeus' head.

What were Poseidon's achievements?

Created the Horse and the Zebra. Also helped the Greeks win the Trojan War

What special skills does Poseidon have?

The powers of Poseidon were linked with supernatural events specially in the sea world. Poseidon can also cause earthquakes, drown lands, shatter rocks, and tempests.

Who is the Greek god Triton?

Triton was described as the god of the giant, Libyan, salt-lake Tritonis. He his herald to his father, and stilled the waves with the blow of a conch-shell trumpet.

Who was Poseidon's friend?

Poseidon, I feel, had friends all over Olympus and the sea.

When is Poseidon's birthday?

Poseidon died then relived.
Answer 2.
The above is not according to the ancient texts.
However the Greek gods had no definite age.