Poseidon was the god of the sea. He was also the 2nd son of the titans. He was known to be one of the most powerful gods greek mythology. He was a god with bad temper when you make him mad he will make you pay. The story about poseidon was made when a story was told of a old man lost at sea that never retured. ( People started to tell stories about how he did not get lost and that he is part of the sea.) He was known to have blue hair ,eyes , and beard. ( Zeuse gave him these traits to be part of the sea.) Poseidon had many sons. The list of sons are Triton, Rhode, and Benthesicyme.
(He was the 2nd son of the titans.) (The titans the best and most powerful gods in ancient greek.) (Poseidon became a member of the titans when he was just as powerful as Zeuse.)
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He has the power to control earthquakes , titlewaves, and many underwater powers.) ( When people got lost at sea they have preyed to poseidon for mercy.) ( Poseidon was a god know for having a hot temper, but he was also known for having a softer personality.) (Poseidon was a god that was belived to punish who ever mistreated the sea with disrespect.) Poseidon is myth is my favorite because I think he was the most mysterious god. He was feared but liked by most. He was also changed how people thought of the sea in
...so associated with clouds, rivers, and oceans. Known to be omnipotent and omniscient, there was great respect for Varuna as believers thought the god kept watch over the entire universe. Because this god controlled the environment and flow of waters, it is believed that Varuna was responsible for upholding world order. Varuna is depicted on a chariot led by seven swans with an umbrella placed overhead. He has four arms in which he holds a lotus, a noose, a conch, and a vessel of gems. Ruler of waters in Greek mythology, is Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea and rivers. He became ruler of the sea after he and his brothers defeated the elder gods in a divine war. Poseidon is usually seen as an older man with long curly hair and a long beard. In his hand he holds a trident and in most cases is depicted wearing a crown while standing is amidst water or water creatures.
In the article “Stories of the Trojan War,” it talks about how the gods are raged by the disobedience of the mortals which caused uproar during the time (Peabody). One of the gods that seemed to have a raging authority was Poseidon, god of the sea. He made the journey of Odysseus very hard. For instance, Poseidon would make the sea’s rage, blew Odysseus and his crew off track, and last he strikes them with thunder. That ultimately destroys the crew; except for Odysseus who is left stranded until found by Calypso (Puchner). The actual cause of Poseidon’s anger was due to the fact that Odysseus had killed Poseidon’s son, Polyphemus in a horrific manner. Also, because Odysseus was not appreciative of the fact that Poseidon helped keep his secret of his plot to invade with the
Throughout his journey Poseidon sends him all over the seas and even taunts him with a glance
The Kore shows Roman admiration for early Greek art; the statue is created with outstanding quality. Kores were votive offerings to Athena originally, but were soon seen as gifts for all Goddess. Whole Korai’s were normally painted and dressed in peplos, which was a rectangular cloth particular made of wool. Korai’s were also statues that showed significant realism, with the ability to show the straight lines and detailed effects. Ancient Greeks have the trait of competition to give credit to, sculptors often competed with each other in an attempt to see who created the most naturalism sculptures. Which wasn’t a bad thing as you see how beautiful the sculptures of ancient Greek
Greek mythology is thought to be very fascinating to many people; I personally wanted to learn more about it and the Hellenistic period. A new cultural age was led by Alexander the Great when he took over Egypt and the Near East, historians refer to this period as Hellenistic.
To begin with, Poseidon abuses his power by constantly tantalizing Odysseus as he tries to reach home. While the gods discuss Odysseus’ fate, Zeus vocalizes, “Poseidon must relent for being so quarrelsome will get him nowhere, one god, flouting the will of
Greek mythology has always been a very fascinating subject to talk about. The belief that gods and goddesses once ruled the Earth is an interesting idea. To think that the land and sea were once looked upon by one of the strongest and fiercest gods that ever lived. Poseidon or Neptune was known to be one of the strongest gods that ever walked on the planet. Poseidon is best known for protecting and watching over the ocean.
...jor problem to ancient Greek because the Poseidon controls the sea it can cause destruction and death.
Poseidon, on the other hand, isn't sympathetic, but uses his power for evil rather than good. After Odysseus blinds his son, the Cyclops, Poseidon becomes vengeful and takes his wrath out on the man who so hurt his son. He makes the sea choppy and churning, making it almost impossible for Odysseus to continue his journey. Even though he has all this power and is capable of killing Odysseus, he is stopped by the other gods; he is pressured to stop because Odysseus is a beloved man among the gods.
Poseidon is the Greek God of the Oceans. He is Lord of the Seas, the Earth-shaker, Rain-maker and the Cloud-Gatherer. To the Romans, he is Neptune, the Great Sea God. Poseidon is the brother of Zeus and Hades. Together, they overthrew their father Cronus and the Titans and thereby became the ruling Greek Deities.
I am Poseidon, son of Cronos and Rhea. At birth my father Cronos swallowed me, but then I was thrown up. Many know me as god of the sea. Among sea god I am also god of rivers, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and horses. My brothers, Zeus of the sky, and Hades of the underworld, and I are known as the big three. This is probably since we have the most power. Other than Zeus and Hades, Hera, Hestia, and Demeter were also my siblings. As a child I lived in Mount Olympus with my parents and siblings, but as I grew up and took responsibility for my powers I moved to a new home deep into the sea. Being a god I had children with both gods and mortals. My children with the mortals would be considered demi-gods meaning half god half mortal. The list of children is far too long to list. A few of my children are Aiolos, Asopos, Desopoine and Triton. Come take a dive into my life in a few short paragraphs.
Poseidon is a god of many names. He is most famous as the god of the sea. The son of Cronus and Rhea, Poseidon is one of six siblings who eventually "divided the power of the world." His brothers and sisters include: Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, and Zeus. The division of the universe involved him and his brothers, Zeus and Hades. Poseidon became ruler of the sea, Zeus ruled the sky, and Hades got the underworld. The other divinities attributed to Poseidon involve the god of earthquakes and the god of horses. The symbols associated with Poseidon include: dolphins, tridents, and three-pronged fish spears.
Ever wonder why Poseidon, god of the seas, was said to have such an unpredictable temper? Maybe the Greeks just simply chose to make him that way to make their myths filled with more drama, or maybe his personality is based on the element that he reigns over. Either way, since Poseidon ruled over the sea in Greek myth, he was the sole figure responsible for the sea’s natural events and their unpredictability. Knowing that myths accounted for natural events in ways like Poseidon’s personification of the seas is important because it gives some insight on how the people of Greece would explain such strange phenomena, for example, the changing seasons. With that in mind, one should know that the awe-inspiring, physical nature of our world is key
The Classical mythology contains tales and epics of the ancient Greek and roman literatures and myths. On the other hand, Homer’s two epic poems, the Iliad relates to the events of the Trojan War while the Odyssey details Odysseus expedition after the war. Homer’s epic poems, the Odyssey and the Iliad present a major part of ancient history as modern fictional heroic stories. In ancient Greek, heroes were humans who were depicted to possess superhuman abilities. A key example in the classical mythology is Akhilles who is later known in Homer’s Iliad as Achilles. Achilles is he greatest hero of the Iliad whereas Odysseus is the greatest hero of the Odyssey. The greatest heroes from classic mythology and the modern fictional hero’s stories are mortal, and subject to death. The Odyssey and the Iliad marks the beginning of modern fictional literature.