Poseidon and the other Olympians

Poseidon

Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympian gods in Greek mythology, and is considered the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is often depicted as a bearded man with a trident, riding a chariot drawn by sea horses or dolphins. He was also known for his bad temper and was often prone to angerwhich resulted in earthquakes.

The other eleven Olympan gods were:

• Zeus: God of the sky, thunder, and lightning; king of the gods;
• Hera: Goddess of marriage, childbirth, and family; queen of the gods and wife of Zeus.
• Demeter: Goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest.
• Athena: Goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts; often associated with the city of Athens.
• Apollo: God of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy.
• Artemis: Goddess of the hunt, wild animals, childbirth, and virginity.
• Ares: God of war, violence, and bloodshed.
• Aphrodite: Goddess of love, beauty, and sexuality.
• Hephaestus: God of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship.
• Hermes: God of commerce, thieves, travelers, and messenger of the gods.
• Dionysus: God of wine, parties, and festivals.

  

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