Poseidon – Ruler of the Seas

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Roman name : Neptune (Planet named after him)

Poseidon is the brother of Zeus and is the god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses. He is also the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Greek cities and colonies.

Poseidon was born to the Titan parents Cronus and Rhea, who ruled the world before the Olympian gods. He was swallowed by Cronus along with his siblings, but was freed by Zeus, who became his king and ally. Poseidon helped Zeus in his war against Cronus and the Titans, and became the supreme god of the sea after their victory.

Poseidon then divided the world with his brothers Zeus and Hades, who got the sky and the underworld, respectively. Poseidon married his sister Amphitrite, the goddess of the sea, but he also had many affairs with other goddesses and mortal women. Some of his famous children include Triton, Polyphemus, Orion, Theseus, Pegasus, and Bellerophon.

Poseidon was worshipped as the lord of the sea, who controlled all the waters and aquatic creatures. He was also feared as the earth-shaker, who caused earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions with his trident, which was forged by the Cyclopes. He was also revered as the tamer of horses, who created the first horse and taught humans how to ride them.

Poseidon had many temples and shrines throughout Greece, but his most famous sanctuary was at Sounion, where he was honored. His other cult centers include Corinth, Delphi, Troezen, and Isthmia. His sacred animals were the dolphin, the horse, and the bull. His Roman equivalent was Neptune, who shared many of his attributes and stories.

Poseidon is a majestic god who represents both the beauty and the danger of Greek mythology. He is a symbol of strength, authority, creativity, but also of wrath, rivalry, and violence. He is admired as the master of the sea and the creator of horses, but also dreaded for his destructive and unpredictable actions. He is Poseidon, the god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses in Greek mythology.

Poseidon recommends:

The Teams of Poseidon

If Poseidon was a fan of modern sports, he would support:

Sacred animal of Poseidon

The Dolphin was a sacred animal of Poseidon, and with 2 Super bowls, 5 Conference championships, and 13 division championships under their belt, Poseidon would surely be a fan of the Miami Dolphins.

Sacred animal of Poseidon

The bull was a sacred animal of Poseidon, who gave the Cretan bull to King Minos as a gift. With 6 NBA championships, making them tied as 3rd best team in NBA history, Poseidon would be a proud Chicago Bulls fan.

Sacred animal of Poseidon

Horses were sacred to Poseidon who was said to have fathered many special horses, including Pegasus. With 3 Super bowls, 8 Conference championships and 15 division championships under their belt, Poseidon would be a huge Denver Broncos fan.

The Punishment of Poseidon

When Poseidon was angry, he was known to cause hurricanes. With 1 Stanley Cup win, 2 Conference championships, and 3 Division championships under their belt, Poseidon would clearly support the Carolina Hurricanes.

Sacred animal of Poseidon

As mentioned above, horses were sacred to Poseidon, and with 1 NBA championship, 2 Conference titles and 3 division titles, Dallas Mavericks would be a favorite of Poseidon.

The festival of Poseidon

Although a smaller club in Greek football, Poseidon would be a fan of Panionios, because it was named after the Panionia, a festival in his honor.

Underwater love

Although not specifically a sacred animal of Poseidon like the dolphin, Poseidon would love any sea animal, so with 2 World Series titles in their name, Poseidon would be a fan of the Miami Marlins.

Poseidon’s basket ball

Neptune was the Roman name of Poseidon, so it seems obvious Poseidon would be a fan of Neptunas. They are one of only three Lithuanian teams to ever play in Euroleague basket.