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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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