Description
Poseidon: God of the sea, earthquakes, horses and storms.. sea, sügavus, maavärinad, hobused
Poseidon
Poseidon — God of the sea, earthquakes, horses and storms.. sea, sügavus, maavärinad, hobused
OriginCronus and Rhea
LoveAmphitrite, Demeter, Medusa
Symbolstrident, horse, sea, earthquake
Fateimmortal; lord of the sea
Frequently asked questions about Poseidon
Who is Poseidon in Greek mythology?
Poseidon is presented in this atlas as mere, tormide, maavärinate ja hobuste jumal. The figure belongs to the wider network of Greek gods, Titans, heroes and primordial powers.
What is Poseidon associated with?
Poseidon is associated with meri, sügavus, maavärinad, hobused. Symbols and visual attributes include kolmhark, hobune, delfiin, laine.
Where can I see Poseidon in the family tree?
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Sources and classical context
This atlas summarizes Greek mythological traditions from classical and mythographic sources. The stories vary by region and author, so the entries are written as a clear educational guide rather than a single fixed canon.
- Hesiod — Theogony
- Homeric tradition — Iliad, Odyssey, and Homeric Hymns
- Apollodorus — Bibliotheca
- Later Greek and Roman mythographic summaries