Poseidon

Poseidon is the god of the sea. He is one of the Olympian gods. He is the son of Cronus  and Rhea. He is the brother of Hades, Zeus, Demeter, Hera and Hestia. His wife is Amphitrite. Although Poseidon is the best known sea god, in ancient times he was the god of herdsmen. In those times he even came before Zeus. His emblem is the trident. He is the father is Triton.

Poseidon Facts
God of

Sea
Mother

Rhea
Father Cronus
Wife Amphitrite
Children Triton, Rhode, and Benthesicyme
Siblings Zeus, Hades, Demeter, Hera, and Hestia
Roman Name Neptune

        

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