Poseidon

By: Ervine Wu

Who is Poseidon?• Poseidon is the god of sea, earthquakes, and

horses.• He drives a chariot, holds a trident, but often

changes shape.

Moral Responsibility

• He is worshipped because of his navigation and being a fertility god.

• His responsibility: control the sea, and cause earthquakes.

Family History

• He is son of Cronus and Rhea.• He is brother of five siblings.• Poseidon’s wife is Amphirite, and had over 50

kids with other women.

Myth

• When Poseidon was born he was swallowed by Cronus, but rescued by Zeus, or Rhea tricked Cronus, swallowing a horse instead.

Involvement of Odysseus’s Journey

• Odysseus wins the war (help of Poseidon). Lack of credit, Odysseus is punished.

• Poseidon, again, punishes Odysseus for blinding his son, Polyphemus.

Modern Relevance

• Poseidon always keep his promises(moral/value society holds today)

• Poseidon made rough seas; it is still issues we face today.

Works Cited

Felson, Nanny. "Poseidon." The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World

Book, 2008. 697. Print.

“Poseidon.” Mythencyclopedia.com. Web. 15 Jan. 2013

<http://www.mythenencyclopedia.com>.

"Poseidon." Student Research Center. Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia 6th

Edition, 11 Jan. 2011. Web. 15 Jan. 2013.