Who is Poseidon?
Poseidon is the mighty god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He rules over all the oceans and seas from his underwater palace. He is one of the three most powerful gods, along with his brothers Zeus and Hades.
Powers
- Controls all the oceans and seas
- Creates earthquakes by striking the ground
- Commands all sea creatures
- Can create storms and tidal waves
- Created the first horse
Symbols
- Trident - his three-pointed spear weapon
- Horse - he created them
- Dolphin - his favorite sea creature
- Fish and other sea life
- Bull - also sacred to him
Family
Poseidon is the brother of Zeus (king of the gods) and Hades (god of the underworld). He is married to Amphitrite, a sea goddess. His famous son is Triton, a merman who blows a conch shell.
Fun Facts
- Poseidon's Roman name is Neptune
- The planet Neptune is named after him
- Ancient sailors would pray to him for safe voyages
- He competed with Athena for the city of Athens
- His mood affects the seas - angry Poseidon means storms!