1. Poseidon
By: Linette Kwon 6B

2. Different Names for the gods
The Roman name for Poseidon was Neptune
The Greek name for Poseidon was Ποσειδῶν
(Which meant Poseidon in Greek)

3. Symbols and domain Symbols associated with Poseidon:
Trident
Fish
Dolphin
Horse
Bull
The main symbol was the trident
Poseidon’s domain was the sea. He didn’t rule any specific sea. He ruled the entire ocean. Other domains included: the earth, and horses.

4. Relatives Parents Siblings Children Wives Cronus Hades Theseus Aethra
Rhea
Demeter
Triton
Amphitrite
Hestia
Pegasus
Medusa
Hera
Chrysaor
Zeus

5. Any special powers or weapons?
The main weapon:
-The trident!
Some of his special powers:
He was immortal
When he struck the sea, huge waves would form
When he struck the ground, the ground split open!!!!!!!!!!!

6. Special personality traits
Poseidon was very strong
Poseidon was often moody
When he was having a bad day, the ocean became very strong
His anger could even kill sailors!!!!!
Whenever big waves or
earthquakes would occur,
everybody knew that
Poseidon was mad

7. The myth!!!!!!! There is one famous myth about Poseidon and Athena
Athena (Zeus’ daughter) and Poseidon both wanted to be the patron god. Poseidon offered a spring filled with salt water. Athena offered an olive tree. So the people voted. Athena won because a lot of people liked the usefulness of olives.

8. Another form of the story…
In another story, Olympians voted. The goddesses voted for Athena, while the gods voted for Poseidon. Zeus didn’t vote because he couldn’t choose between his brother and his daughter. Poseidon ended up losing. Poseidon was very mad so he flooded a whole, entire place.

9. Interesting facts
Poseidon’s dad (Cronus) tried to eat Poseidon, but Zeus saved him
Poseidon is also known for creating zebras
Poseidon was very fond of his sister: Demeter
In the SpongeBob movie, King Neptune (King of the Ocean) is an example of Poseidon

10. Bibliography
1a.hmedium.jpg