Poseidon In Greek Mythology
Born to the Titans Kronos and Rhea, Poseidon is the Greek deity of the Sea. In Greek Mythology, Poseidon is described as an immortal majestically bearded God, often seen with his Trident spear as he rules over the oceans and seas. Poseidon is wrathful, easily angered and vengeful but also mature and wise; peaceful and calm, serene like the sea, but also violent like the storms he produces. Because of his easily angered character, he is also called the "Earth-shaker", causing massive floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and other natural disasters when angered. Despite being described with a short temper, Poseidon also shows kindness and often rewards those who pleases the God of the Sea. Poseidon is also known to have many lovers and sons, both mortal and immortal, with some being well known like the Gorgon Medusa, who bore him twin sons, one being the well-known winged horse Pegasus.
Poseidon was born to Kronos and Rhea, the titans, but was soon devoured by his father (along with his other five siblings). Rhea then became …show more content…
During the creation of the city of Athens, Poseidon and Athene compete in order to become the patron god for the city by giving the people a gift using their divine powers. Poseidon strikes the ground with his trident to create a well of spring water while Athene creates an olive tree that produces good food and oil. Athene wins, and Poseidon, out of angered and jealousy, floods the land and city (March 229-300). In Iliad, Poseidon describes how he was temporarily stripped of his powers by Zeus as punishment and forced to work for King Laomedon of Troy. After completing his hard labor and creating the walls of Troy, the King refuses to pay wages to Poseidon. Angered and betrayed, the god of the sea then sends a sea monster to attack Troy. (Iliad 21.450-7, March
Poseidon was born to Kronos and Rhea, the titans, but was soon devoured by his father (along with his other five siblings). Rhea then became …show more content…
During the creation of the city of Athens, Poseidon and Athene compete in order to become the patron god for the city by giving the people a gift using their divine powers. Poseidon strikes the ground with his trident to create a well of spring water while Athene creates an olive tree that produces good food and oil. Athene wins, and Poseidon, out of angered and jealousy, floods the land and city (March 229-300). In Iliad, Poseidon describes how he was temporarily stripped of his powers by Zeus as punishment and forced to work for King Laomedon of Troy. After completing his hard labor and creating the walls of Troy, the King refuses to pay wages to Poseidon. Angered and betrayed, the god of the sea then sends a sea monster to attack Troy. (Iliad 21.450-7, March