Poseidon was said to have many lovers - male and female, nymph as well as mortal, and even pursued his own sister, Demeter. He …show more content… When transformed into something non-human, Poseidon often took on animal form such as a horse or even flowing water.
He often did this to try to seduce his lovers. Poseidon is probably most commonly known where he is depicted in his human form. He was either wearing a robe or was somewhat naked with just a cloak draped loosely around his waist or around his arms and shoulders. He was also often shown wearing a crown which was really a wreath made of wild celery.
Poseidon lived in a palace under the sea which was said to be made of coral and gems. While he also spent time in Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in the ocean.
His combative and greedy nature caused him to fight with other gods in an effort to take over their cities. His vengeance was seen when he fought against Odysseus. Poseidon delayed Odysseus from returning home after the Trojan War and cause him to face battles or challenges, all because Odysseus had blinded his son.
Show More. Exploring The Role Of Poseidon In Homer's Odyssey Words 2 Pages Poseidon's was the be the god of the sea and horse and he is a supreme god of olympus with a lot of reasonability like when he is angry or the other god are angry he needs to punish them for disobeying the rules they have. Read More. Odysseus And Greed In Homer's The Odyssey Words 6 Pages Penelope, his wife, is greatly affected; as many greedy suitors disrespect her and move into their home to try and win her hand in marriage.
Related Topics. Zeus, as the god of honor and justice, was the Chief Justice, while the other ten Olympians served as members of the jury. In the end, Zeus justly acquitted Ares, since the latter was defending his daughter's honor.
Hera , enraged at her husband's infidelity, decided to start the first and last Olympian riot against Zeus. Hera managed to gain the support of Poseidon, as well as Apollo , and Athena.
That evening, Poseidon, Apollo , and Athena hid themselves in the hall adjacent to Zeus' royal chambers, awaiting Hera's signal. As soon as Zeus had fallen asleep, all four of them quickly tightly bound the King of Olympus with unbreakable and tightening golden chains. Even chained up and completely immobilized, an infuriated Zeus looked very intimidating.
Finally, Poseidon attempted to reason with his brother, and demanded that Zeus be a better ruler in return for them releasing him. Zeus refused, which prompted Hera to advocate leaving him chained up in his chambers until he agreed. Shortly thereafter, the four Olympians departed for the Throne Room for the first and last democratic meeting of the Olympian Council, which proved to be a very cumbersome task.
Fortunately, the violently trashing and bellowing King of Olympus was found by the Nereid Thetis. After convincing Zeus to be merciful towards the rioting Olympians, Thetis managed to find the Hekatonkheire Briares by the sea shore.
Briares quickly unchained Zeus, after which the latter seized his Master Bolt , and barged into the Throne Room , violently ending the meeting. Zeus remained true to his word, and was merciful towards the rioters, but he still punished them all accordingly.
Poseidon and Apollo were temporarily forced to serve Laomedon, the mortal King of Troy, without their divinity or godly powers, which Zeus temporarily stripped away. Laomedon ordered Poseidon to build huge new walls around the city of Troy with his bare hands. The former god of the seas was outraged at the prospect, but Laomedon promised to greatly reward Poseidon after his work is finished. Even without his powers and divinity, Poseidon's strength still far surpassed that of any mortal, and he could easily carry six massive stone blocks simultaneously while building the mighty walls.
The famous Walls of Troy came to be extremely durable, and would later keep the Greek forces at bay for 10 long years in the Trojan War. A number of years later, after finally accomplishing his mission, Poseidon finally returned to the king, and demanded the reward. However, Laomedon claimed that setting him free is the best reward that Poseidon could hope for. An infuriated Poseidon returned to Olympus, where Zeus finally restored his brother's powers and divinity.
However, due to Poseidon's riot, Zeus would gain a strong and lasting distrust for Poseidon. Poseidon, still furious with King Laomedon, made it his mission to sink many Trojan ships, and sent a bloodthirsty sea serpent to terrorize the Trojans.
Also, in the subsequent and bloody Trojan War, Poseidon supported the Greeks. Over the centuries the Olympians moved west to the countries that held the seats of their great power and influence. After Hades' side Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy and Imperial Japan was defeated, the Oracle of Delphi prophesied that a half-blood child of one the three brothers would either cause the downfall or salvation of Olympus.
This caused The Big Three gods to swear an oath to no longer sire any more demigod children. However, some years later, Poseidon would fall in love with the clearsighted mortal Sally Jackson , and have one half-blood child with her, Perseus Jackson. He left her before their son was born and told her to send their child to Camp Half-Blood when he was old enough.
After Percy survives the attack during his first game of Capture the Flag at camp, Poseidon claims him as his own son. This causes discord among the gods of Olympus as it is proof that Poseidon had not honored the pact that was made between the Big Three after World War II. After Zeus ' lightning bolt is discovered to be missing, Zeus immediately suspects Poseidon of having used Percy to steal it, and demands that it is returned by the Summer Solstice , or there would be a war. Poseidon, in turn, wants an apology for being suspected by the same date.
A quest is eventually given to Percy to find the missing lightning bolt and return it by the Summer Solstice in order to stop a war among the gods. Percy succeeds, and Poseidon gets to meet his son in person. Poseidon tells Zeus that he admits his wrongdoing, and Percy feels as if he is just a mistake, and not actually Poseidon's son.
Poseidon feels very sorry for Percy, because heroes typically meet tragic ends. Percy tells his father he isn't sorry for being who he is, and Poseidon in turn tells him that he is a true son of the Sea God.
Poseidon does not make a physical appearance, but he is said to have sent his Cyclops son Tyson to the same school as Percy, in order to get them to know each other.
After Poseidon claims Tyson as his son, Percy temporarily begins to feel that being a son of Poseidon is a joke and is teased by many other campers for having a cyclops as a half-brother.
Tyson later tells Percy that he had asked for a companion, a brother to Poseidon, and his wish was granted, which means that Poseidon does care for him.
Poseidon also sends the Hippocampi to help Percy and his friends. On Polyphemus's Island, the cyclops prays to Poseidon to curse Percy for taking back the Golden Fleece which he stole to lure Satyrs to their deaths. But as his half-brother pointed out, their father won't curse him like he did Odysseus since the sea god wouldn't play favorites. After returning from the Quest for the Golden Fleece , Percy gets a letter from Poseidon telling his son to "Brace yourself.
Athena suggests the gods kill Percy because he is meant to be the child of the Great Prophecy, since Thalia pledged herself to Artemis, meaning she would never reach the age of sixteen.
Poseidon places faith in Percy and claims he can be trusted, giving the other gods his word. Fortunately, the majority of the gods vote in Percy's favor. Poseidon also vouches for Bessie the Ophiotaurus. He suggests the gods keep it on Olympus. After the meeting, a party is held and Poseidon has a private talk with Percy, confirming Annabeth's statement that Luke was still alive and assuring Percy that Atlas will not escape again. Poseidon visits Percy , Sally Jackson , and Tyson at their apartment.
Sally is embarrassed at seeing her old boyfriend again, who notes her to be as "beautiful as ever". Percy and Tyson greet him, and Poseidon is introduced to Sally's boyfriend, Paul Blofis , who Poseidon at first mistakenly calls "Blowfish.
Percy thinks that his arrival was the best gift in itself. When Percy meets Poseidon in his kingdom, he looks aged and weak, unlike the god Percy once knew. Poseidon is busy fighting the Titan of the sea, Oceanus , who is constantly attacking his kingdom. Poseidon had been fighting so hard, his strength has deteriorated which results in him looking aged.
Percy offered to fight, but Poseidon told him that he was needed on the surface and to tell Chiron that it was time for his son to learn the complete prophecy that had been hidden from his son. During the Battle of Manhattan , Percy goes up to Olympus and sits on his father's throne to try and get his attention.
Poseidon was about to blast whoever it was that dared to sit on his on his throne, but thankfully looked before doing so and didn't blast Percy. His son tried to convince him that the other gods needed his help in stopping Typhon , but Poseidon was unwilling as he would lose his own palace in Atlantis if he left.
Percy counters saying that Olympus is his home as well and Poseidon thinks this over. Percy then jumped off of Poseidon's throne to rejoin the battle. Amphitrite, in Greek mythology, the goddess of the sea, wife of the god Poseidon, and one of the 50 or daughters the Nereids of Nereus and Doris the daughter of Oceanus.
Did Poseidon and Athena have a child? ATHENE Athena The goddess of warcraft was, according to some, the daughter of Poseidon and Tritonis contrary to the usual account in which she springs fully-grown from the head of Zeus.
Who is Zeus son? Athena - with Metis but as Zeus swallowed his wife in fear a son would usurp his position, Athena was born from Zeus' head and she became the god's favourite child. Hermes - with the Nymph Maia.
Who killed the Greek gods? What is Poseidon's trident made of? During the Titanomachy, after the Titans set the Elder Cyclops' free, the Elder Cyclops were so grateful, they made weapons for the children of Kronos. They forged this Trident out of pure gold and later imbued it with the power of the seas.
Why is Poseidon dangerous? Poseidon was a dangerous god because he was very powerful. Poseidon lived on Mt. Olympus with all the other gods. No myth states that the marriage of Poseidon and Amphitrite ended. Hades lived in the Underworld. Poseidon lived with the other Olympians on Mount Olympus. Poseidon was the God who ruled over the oceans, therefore, he resided in the ocean. At the bottom of the ocean in his palace.
He lived in the Aegae Sea. Do you mean the Aegaean Sea? In his ocean palace. Poseidon's children? Poseidon's features include his trident and his long beard. His trident is what stands out about him most, though. Gods, including Poseidon, are immortal which means that they live forever.
They can fade away if people stop believing in them but they do not die. In his palace in the bottem of the ocean. At full lengh, his trident was Of course, since Poseidon didn't ever exist, his trident also didn't exist.
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