Poseidon: God of the Sea and Earthquakes In Greek mythology, Poseidon was a central figure, one of the twelve Olympian gods who ruled from Mount Olympus. As the god of the sea, he was both revered ...

Poseidon, chief of the water deities and second in power only to Zeus, carried a trident, with which he could shake the earth, call forth or dissipate storms, and the like. To impress Demeter, who ...

A recent archaeological discovery on the Greek coast may uncover one of mythology's most iconic landmarks-a temple dedicated to Poseidon, the ancient god of the sea. Researchers have unearthed a ...

The Krewe of Poseidon will roll again in Slidell on the night Feb. 15. A kitchen table chat about what was missing in Slidell ...

The Tower of Babel has a surprising parallel in Greek mythology—Otus and Ephialtes’ daring attempt to reach Olympus.

Odysseus, Greek hero and the King of Ithaca ... Unfortunately for Odysseus, Polyphemus was actually the son of Poseidon, God of the sea. When Poseidon found out what had happened, he vowed ...

People prayed to these gods for the same reasons we pray today: for health and safety, for prosperity, for a good harvest, for safety at sea ... brother of Zeus and Poseidon.

Greek and Roman gods evoked fear, awe and envy. Their names now control trillions of dollars of your money. Janus, Apollo, Jupiter and Ares are some of the most famous names of Greek and Roman ...

McCarthy has her own personal bond with the Greek God: “I was married at Poseidon's temple, the only one that stays absolutely white as it is battered by the sea air at the southern most point ...

Religion is a very important part of Ancient Greek life ... The other main gods and goddesses are: Poseidon: God of the sea.Athena: Goddess of wisdom and war.Dionysus: God of wine and ...