Poseidon is the son of Cronus and Rhea. He was swallowed by his father, but was later saved. His siblings include: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, and Zeus. Poseidon and his brothers became rulers of creation after there father was overthrown. Zeus became the god of sky and father god. Hades became ruler of the underworld, and of course Poseidon became ruler of the seas and rivers.
Poseidon married the beautiful Amphitrite. She was the daughter of Oceanus. At first, she did not want to be his bride and she escaped to Atlas Mountains. Poseidon sent a messenger to get her and she came back and then married Poseidon. Amphitrite and Poseidon had three children together. One of there children was named Triton (only boy). Triton was half human and half fish (merman). Poseidon and Amphitrite daughters were Rhode and Benthesicyme.
Even though Poseidon was married he had other the "eye" for other women as well (like Zeus). This made Amphitrite very sad, but she stayed faithful to Poseidon. Poseidon had kids with Gorgon Medusa. One of his kids from her was named Pegasus. Pegasus was a flying horse. Poseidon also had many other kids from other women. Some of these include: Theseus, Eumolpus, Polyphemus, Orion, Proteus, Agenor, Europs, and Pelias.
Poseidon was know to be very moody. He was either in a very good mood or a very bad mood. When Poseidon was in a good mood he was very nice and friendly. During his good mood, he would create new lands in the water of Mount Olympus. Poseidon could be cooperative too. Poseidon was cooperative and helped the Greeks win the Trojan War. When Poseidon was in a bad mood he could be very destructive. He would use his trident and strike the ground and cause earthquake, floods, and huge tidal waves. This caused many deaths. These deaths came from shipwrecks and drownings.
When Poseidon was in a bad mood he could be very destructive. He would use his trident and strike the ground and cause earthquakes, floods, and huge tidal waves. This caused many deaths. These deaths came from shipwrecks and drownings. He would also use his trident to shatter things when he got upset. He could be very difficult, quarrelsome, and even greedy if he was in a bad mood. Poseidon was always greedy for more land to rule. He was always wanting to rule more cities. Poseidon could use his anger and temper in a good way for himself, but in a bad way for others. Poseidon would use his powers to punish other gods and demi gods if they made him upset for any reason. He would use his powers to get revenge on the gods and demi gods too.
Poseidon had many myths, Some of his myths are well know, while others are barley know. One of Poseidon's myths is when he created a horse. Poseidon once liked Demeter. Demeter did not like Poseidon so she just told him to make the most beautiful animal in the world. Poseidon of course, wanted to impress Demeter so he tried making the most beautiful animal. At first, he did not do so great and created many different animals. He finally succeeded and made a horse, but he no longer liked Demeter.
Another myth of Poseidon is of course, him making earthquakes, floods, and tidal waves. It is said he did this by striking the ground of Mount Olympus with his trident. This would cause the earth to shake and the huge waves cause floods. Poseidon's trident was also used to shatter many objects. He would shatter things when he would get angry or upset.
Poseidon was the god of seas, so sailors relied on him. The sailors and sea-goers relied on Poseidon for a safe and smooth voyage. If Poseidon got angry or upset he could make huge tidal waves. These waves then could cause ship wrecks and deaths. Many sailors drowned their horses to honor Poseidon. This was a huge deal because horses were prized possessions. They thought if they did this Poseidon would give them a nice and safe voyage.
There was once a time when Athens needed a representative. That then began a competition between Poseidon and Athena for the city Athens. To try to win the people of Athens over he threw his trident at the ground and made a salt water spring. Athena gave the people of Athens an olive tree. The people of Athens decided that Athena was the winner because an olive tree is more useful than a spring. Poseidon was then upset and flooded the Attic Plain. Eventually though, him and Athena worked things out and he helped Athena with the city Athens. There are many other myths about Poseidon wanting to rule more land.
Another myth is that Odysseus blinded one of Poseidon's sons, Cyclops Polyphemus. This made Poseidon very angry and upset. To get revenge Poseidon delayed Odysseus from coming home from the Trojan War. He made Odysseus have a ship wreck by stirring up the sea. Poseidon made him face other dangers too.
Poseidon had many myths, Some of his myths are well know, while others are barley know. One of Poseidon's myths is when he created a horse. Poseidon once liked Demeter. Demeter did not like Poseidon so she just told him to make the most beautiful animal in the world. Poseidon of course, wanted to impress Demeter so he tried making the most beautiful animal. At first, he did not do so great and created many different animals. He finally succeeded and made a horse, but he no longer liked Demeter.
Another myth of Poseidon is of course, him making earthquakes, floods, and tidal waves. It is said he did this by striking the ground of Mount Olympus with his trident. This would cause the earth to shake and the huge waves cause floods. Poseidon's trident was also used to shatter many objects. He would shatter things when he would get angry or upset.
Poseidon was the god of seas, so sailors relied on him. The sailors and sea-goers relied on Poseidon for a safe and smooth voyage. If Poseidon got angry or upset he could make huge tidal waves. These waves then could cause ship wrecks and deaths. Many sailors drowned their horses to honor Poseidon. This was a huge deal because horses were prized possessions. They thought if they did this Poseidon would give them a nice and safe voyage.
There was once a time when Athens needed a representative. That then began a competition between Poseidon and Athena for the city Athens. To try to win the people of Athens over he threw his trident at the ground and made a salt water spring. Athena gave the people of Athens an olive tree. The people of Athens decided that Athena was the winner because an olive tree is more useful than a spring. Poseidon was then upset and flooded the Attic Plain. Eventually though, him and Athena worked things out and he helped Athena with the city Athens. There are many other myths about Poseidon wanting to rule more land.
Another myth is that Odysseus blinded one of Poseidon's sons, Cyclops Polyphemus. This made Poseidon very angry and upset. To get revenge Poseidon delayed Odysseus from coming home from the Trojan War. He made Odysseus have a ship wreck by stirring up the sea. Poseidon made him face other dangers too.
The ancient Greeks had there own Olympics about 3000 years ago. Some aspects of modern Olympics relate to the Greek Olympics. The Greek Olympics started in 776 B.C. These Olympics took place in Olympia and like modern Olympics took place every four years. Olympia was not a normal city. It only had the sporting stadium and a sanctuary. The Greeks held the Olympics to honor Zeus. The Olympics were very popular and considered very important. The ancient Greeks even measured their years by the Olympics. Thousands of people from all over the world came to compete and watch the Olympics. If there were wars going on during the times of the Olympics, they were stopped. This allowed all competitors from around the world to compete and all spectators to come and watch. Spectators slept out in the open in Olympia and sometimes in a tent.
The Olympics lasted for five days. During the Olympics there were athletic events, religious ceremonies, and banquets. Only males were allowed to compete. Slaves, all women, and men who committed crime were excluded from the Olympics. Women could not even watch the Olympics. Demeter and maybe girls (young) were allowed to watch the Olympics.
There were a lot fewer events in the Greek Olympics than modern Olympics. Some of the events were foot-races (200, 400, and 4,000 meters), pentathlon (discus, long jump, javelin, running, and wrestling), boxing, foot-race wearing armour, horse and chariot races. Most events were preformed in the nude. The winner of the Olympics won a crown made of wild olive leaves. They could also make a statue of themselves in Olympia. The citizens of the town that the winner was from also received special prizes like front row seats to concerts and free meals. There was no second or third placings.
Heria was a type of Olympics for young women. It was also held in Olympia and happened every four-years. It did not occur the same year as the Olympics. The only event was foot-racing. The women competing wore tunics. Heria honored the goddess Hera. The ancient Olympics ended in A.D. 393. The modern Olympics were started in 1896 by French Pierre de Coubertin. These Olympics were again popular. This time men and women could compete. This is how the Olympics came to be!
Poseidon's favourite son's name was Antaeus
(set against) he was the swordsman of Poseidon, who was in size of a giant, had brown hair ,black eyes and approximately 15feet in height .
The legendary strongman Hercules was born to the god Zeus and a mortal named Alcmena. This union so incensed Zeus’s wife Hera that she made life almost unbearable for the hero. Her ire resulted in him undertaking a series of tasks, known as the Twelve Labors of Hercules. Sebald Beham challenged his audience’s knowledge of the classical text, engraving three actual labors and nine scenes of Hercules’ exploits before and after his labors.
At one point Hercules encounters the giant Antaeus, who insists on wrestling him to the death. Because Antaeus gets his strength from touching the earth, Hercules must lift him to kill him.
Born in Boeotia to Poseidon and Euryale. Orion was blessed by his father with the ability to walk on water. His first wife was Side, and had two daughters with her, called the Coronides. When he visited the island of Chios, Orion fell in love with the princess Merope. Orion had cleared the island of wild beasts, and took on many tasks for the king, each time hoping he would marry the girl but was refused by her father, King Oenopion. Orion continued trying to take Merope as his wife, but was blinded by Oenopion who tricked him into drinking wine and falling asleep. Exiled from Chios, Orion wondered aimlessly across the sea.
Eventually, he came to Hephaestus' forge on the island of Lemnos. Asking the god for aid, the giant was given Hephaestus' assistant, Cedalion as a guide. The dwarf lead Orion to the palace of Helios in the east where the sun god restored his vision. Returning to Chios, Orion sought to take revenge on the treacherous Oenopion. The king only managed to elude him by hiding underground.
Orion eventually found Artemis when she was hunting. They soon became hunting companions and Orion became the only male Artemis tolerated, and eventually, Artemis began to feel romance to the great huntsmen. However, Apollo did not trust him, knowing what he had done to Merope and some goddesses earlier. Apollo tried to warn Artemis, but failed. Orion knew that Apollo was after him, but said nothing to Artemis. Instead, he fled towards the island the goddess Eos lived. Apollo found out about this and sent a giant scorpion after him. Later on, he and Artemis stood on the foggy shore of the island and Apollo challenged Artemis "I bet you can't hit that 'rock' over there". Artemis pulled out her bow and shot the "rock" which turned out to be Orion. Horrified and guilt stricken, she took his body to Mount Olympus and had his body placed into the sky.
Orion remained in the Underworld, finding monsters to destroy before they could make it back to the world of the living. Odysseus would encounter Orion on his journey into the Underworld to find the recently deceased prophet Tiresias.
Orion's sons, the Cephoronoi, became the forgers of hunting weapons, and became the patrons of male hunters. It is said that during the winter the constellation Orion is dominant. But during the summer, the scorpion rises up causing him to flee. His soul would continue to hunt unseen by the living, but his spirit would live on in the stars.
after the death Poseidon his son Triton takes control of the ocean and after the death of Triton Poseidon's daughter who is the goddess of mermaids stole the trident and shifted her tail into a weapon and that made their whole generation to be cursed and had no powers . The curse(The curse of the Trident ) can be cured only by the Kelpie who is an ancient soldier for Poseidon and a very helpful one . Once they were banished from the world the Trident was sank deep into the Indian Ocean .