Family of Poseidon
Parents: Poseidon was a child of the Titans Cronus and Rhea.
Siblings: Poseidon had five siblings. Two brothers (Zeus and Hades) and three sisters (Hestia, Hera and Demeter).
Wife: the sea-goddess Amphitrite. However, according to a tradition, Poseidon was married more than once.
Famous Children: the merman Triton and the Nymphs Rhode and Benthesicyme.
Powers of Poseidon: Controlling Water, Tsunamis,Earthquakes,Horses,and Violent Sea Storms
The Personality of Poseidon and his Way of Life
Poseidon was considered to be the bad-tempered, moody and greedy god among the Olympians. Once insulted, he would revenge himself, like he did in the case of Odysseus, who brutally blinded his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus [1]. Poseidon loved to cross the oceans and seas with his golden chariot surrounded by dolphins.
Appearance of Poseidon
Poseidon was imposing and strong with long, blue hair. [2]
Symbols of Poseidon
The symbol of Poseidon was the trident and his sacred animals were the dolphin and the horse. According to a tradition, he was the one who breathed life into the first horse on earth.
The Roman name of Poseidon is "Neptune"
Places of Worship related to Poseidon
Places of worship of Poseidon-Temple of Poseidon, Island of Poros
Temple of Poseidon, Island of Poros Places of worship of Poseidon-Temple of Poseidon at Sounion
Temple of Poseidon at Sounion in Ancient Athens, Greece
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Greek Mythology
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