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Poseidon was a Greek god of the sea, earthquakes and horses, he also ruled the Mediterranean Sea and the black sea. This means he is the ruler of the sea. He was worshipped for navigating people at sea and for being a fertility god. Poseidon’s powers include, creating storms, earthquakes, floods and summoning sea monsters.He is the second son of Cronus and Rhea, he is also the brother of Zeus, Hades, Demeter, Hestia, and Chiron. At birth, Poseidon was swallowed by his father, but was saved by his brother, Zeus. He lives in the Aegean Sea, in a palace made of gold, with his wife Amphitrite. He was described as muscular with a dark beard and he is holding a trident. In one myth, Poseidon and goddess Athena had competed for being a deity for the …show more content…

The two gods that were most interested were Poseidon and Athena. The two presented themselves in front of Cerpos and he asked them to offer a gift, valuable for Athens. Poseidon went first and struck the ground with his trident. Immediately, streaming water spouted out, but it was salty and was not useful for the people of Athens. Next was Athena, she struck her spear into the ground, kneeled and planted an olive branch in it. She created an olive tree, which symbolized peace and prosperity on earth.Next was Athena, she struck her spear into the ground, kneeled and planted an olive branch in it. She created an olive tree, which symbolized peace and prosperity on earth. Impressed, Cerpos chose Athena to be the ruler of the city. Poseidon was not happy with Cerpos’ decision, so he cursed the city of Athens to never have enough water from then on. It is said that there is a major water shortage issue in Athens that still continues to this day. In another myth, after the defeat of their father, Cronus, the brothers divided the world into three parts. Each one. In another myth, after the defeat of their father, Cronus, the brothers divided the world into three

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