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3 days ago · Poseidon is a horrifying and avenging god and must be honoured even when he is not the patron deity of the city. [10] Some scholars suggested that Poseidon was probably a Pelasgian god [11] or a god of the Minyans. [12] . However it is possible that Poseidon, like Zeus, was a common god of all Greeks from the beginning. [13] Etymology.
3 days ago · Poseidon’s Powers, Symbols, and Worship in Ancient Greece: Poseidon Myths. As one of the twelve Olympian gods, Poseidon was a major figure in ancient Greek religion. He was worshipped throughout the Greek world, with temples and shrines dedicated to him in many coastal cities and towns. Poseidon as God of the Seas, Earthquakes, and Horses
3 days ago · The Temple of Poseidon, nestled along the rugged coastline of Greece, stands as a testament to the enduring power and influence of ancient Greek mythology.This captivating structure, dedicated to the god of the sea, Poseidon, has captivated the imaginations of historians, archaeologists, and travelers alike for centuries.
2 days ago · Poseidon cooperated this time around. The ancient Greek god blessed the archaeologists, divers and scientists in their latest mission to the Antikythera wreck with smooth seas. Because since 2014, when research resumed at the site of antiquity’s most famous sunken ship, rough seas whipped up by gale-force winds have always stood as an obstacle.
3 days ago · In the founding myth of Athens, Athena bested Poseidon in a competition over patronage of the city by creating the first olive tree. She was known as Athena Parthenos "Athena the Virgin". In one archaic Attic myth, the god Hephaestus tried and failed to rape her, resulting in Gaia giving birth to Erichthonius, an
3 days ago · The Parthenon (/ ˈ p ɑːr θ ə ˌ n ɒ n,-n ən /; Ancient Greek: Παρθενών, romanized: Parthenōn [par.tʰe.nɔ̌ːn]; Greek: Παρθενώνας, romanized: Parthenónas [parθeˈnonas]) is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
4 days ago · The trident of Poseidon, the god of the sea, is one of the most iconic artifacts in Greek mythology. Even in modern times, it functions as a potent symbol of all things maritime. According to mythology, the trident was forged by the cyclopes and given to Poseidon as a gift. The trident, which resembled a fisherman’s fork, was used many times ...
