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  2. Poseidon - Wikipedia

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    Poseidon (/ pəˈsaɪdən, pɒ -, poʊ -/; [1] Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. [2] . He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.

  3. Poseidon | Myths, Symbols, & Facts | Britannica

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    Poseidon, in ancient Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. He is distinguished from Pontus, the personification of the sea and the oldest Greek divinity of the waters.

  4. Poseidon • Facts and Information on Greek God Poseidon

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    Poseidon was god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. He is considered one of the most bad-tempered, moody and greedy Olympian gods. His vengeance when insulted was also legendary. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and was swallowed by his father along with Hades, Demeter, Hestia and Hera.

  5. Poseidon was the ancient Greek god of the sea, rivers, floods and drought, earthquakes, and horses. He was depicted as a mature man with a sturdy build and dark beard holding a trident (a three-pronged fisherman's spear). His Roman name was Neptune.

  6. Poseidon - World History Encyclopedia

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    Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. He was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force.

  7. Poseidon, god of the sea, is a complex and powerful deity in Greek mythology. From his origins as the offspring of Cronus and Rhea to his ascension as the ruler of the sea, Poseidon’s life phases reveal a character both unpredictable and awe-inspiring.

  8. Poseidon - Greek God of the Sea, Storms and Horses ...

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    Poseidon was the god of the sea and protector of all aquatic animals and features. He was one of the more popular Greek gods, along with his brothers Hades and Zeus. He was widely worshiped by those who traveled through the rough ocean waters and become known as the lord of the sea.

  9. Poseidon, god of sea, floods and earthquakes - Greek Gods

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    Poseidon (Earthshaker, Dark-haired one, Neptune) was Olympian god of sea, floods and earthquakes. In some cases, he is also referred to as a tamer of horses. He was known for his fast changing temperament and being easily offended.

  10. Poseidon: The Greek God of the Sea | History Cooperative

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    Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses and is one of the twelve Olympian gods. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea and a brother of Zeus and Hades. As the god of the sea, Poseidon is often depicted with a trident, a three-pronged spear, or fork, which he uses to control the waters and cause storms or calm seas.

  11. Poseidon: Myths and Facts about the Greek God of the Sea

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    Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, was one of the five Olympian gods that was eaten by the mad titan Cronus. The titan Cronus, like his father before him Uranus, lived in constant fear that his children would grow to remove him from power.