Poseidon

Name: Poseidon
Parents: Cronus, Rhea
God of: The Sea
Roman Name: Neptune
Also Known As:
Notes: Although mainly a god of the sea, Poseidon created the horse as a gift for a nymph who he loved. The horse became his favorite animal, and he even created a flock for himself in the ocean.


Origin of Poseidon:
Cronus the Titan was told that one day, his son would overthrow him. In fear, he swallowed his children right after his wife Rhea gave birth. The five children were Hades, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera and Hestia. Their younger brother, Zeus then rescued them from their father and they proceeded to take over the Titans and imprison them in the Underworld.

Appearances:
The Odyssey

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