By: Linette Kwon 6BBy: Linette Kwon 6B

The Roman name for Poseidon was Neptune

The Greek name for Poseidon was Ποσειδῶν

(Which meant Poseidon in Greek)

Symbols associated with Poseidon:TridentFishDolphinHorse Bull

The main symbol was the trident Poseidon’s domain was the sea. He

didn’t rule any specific sea. He ruled the entire ocean. Other domains included: the earth, and horses.

Parents Siblings Children Wives

Cronus Hades Theseus Aethra

Rhea Demeter Triton Amphitrite

Hestia Pegasus Medusa

Hera Chrysaor

Zeus

The main weapon: -The trident!

Some of his special powers:He was immortalWhen he struck the sea, huge waves would

formWhen he struck the ground, the ground split

open!!!!!!!!!!!

Poseidon was very strong Poseidon was often moody When he was having a bad day, the

ocean became very strong His anger could even kill sailors!!!!! Whenever big waves or earthquakes would occur, everybody knew that Poseidon was mad

There is one famous myth about Poseidon and Athena

Athena (Zeus’ daughter) and Poseidon both wanted to be the patron god. Poseidon offered a spring filled with salt water. Athena offered an olive tree. So the people voted. Athena won because a lot of people liked the usefulness of olives.

Another form of the story…

In another story, Olympians voted. The goddesses voted for Athena, while the gods voted for Poseidon. Zeus didn’t vote because he couldn’t choose between his brother and his daughter. Poseidon ended up losing. Poseidon was very mad so he flooded a whole, entire place.

Poseidon’s dad (Cronus) tried to eat Poseidon, but Zeus saved him

Poseidon is also known for creating zebras

Poseidon was very fond of his sister: Demeter

In the SpongeBob movie, King Neptune (King of the Ocean) is an example of Poseidon

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