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6 giorni fa · Poseidon ( / pəˈsaɪdən, pɒ -, poʊ -/; [1] Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. [2] . He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.
18 giu 2024 · Poseidon, in Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. After he and his brothers, Zeus and Hades, deposed their father Cronus, king of the Titans, they divided dominion over the world, with Poseidon presiding over the kingdom of the sea.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
1 giorno fa · One of the most famous was the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, located on a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. This impressive temple, built in the 5th century BCE, served as a landmark for sailors and a place of worship for those seeking Poseidon’s favor. Its ruins still stand today, a testament to the sea god’s enduring legacy.
6 giorni fa · Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, plays key roles in myths like the Trojan War and Odyssey. He fathered mythical creatures such as Pegasus and clashed with mortals like Odysseus. His influence extended beyond mythology into ancient culture and modern portrayals in literature and media.
28 giu 2024 · Poseidon, God of the Sea. Poseidon is a god of Greek mythology and one of the 12 Olympians. He is one of the three most powerful Greek gods (along with Zeus and Hades) and rules over the ocean and all bodies of water. He was especially important to Greek sailors and fishermen.
14 giu 2024 · Neptune, in Roman religion, originally the god of fresh water; by 399 bce he was identified with the Greek Poseidon and thus became a deity of the sea. His female counterpart, Salacia, was perhaps originally a goddess of leaping springwater, subsequently equated with the Greek Amphitrite.
30 giu 2024 · Poseidon’s Most Famous Myths and Legends. The Creation of the Horse. The Trojan War. Poseidon and Odysseus. Poseidon and Medusa. Poseidon and the Minotaur. Poseidon’s Symbols and Sacred Animals. The Trident. Horses and Hippocamps. Dolphins and Fish. Bulls and Rams. Poseidon’s Relationships and Offspring. Poseidon’s Consorts and Lovers.
