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Poseidon

Poseidon (Greek: Ποσειδῶν, Poseidōn) is one of the twelve Olympian deities in the ancient Greek religion and mythology, and is the god of the sea, earthquakes, storms, and horses. In Roman mythology, he is known as Neptune (Latin: Neptunus), and in Etruscan mythology, he is known as Netun. Poseidon is often depicted with a trident, which he uses to create storms and earthquakes. He is also associated with the horse, as he is said to have created the first horse. In Hebrew, Poseidon is referred to as פוסידון (Posidon). Poseidon was a major figure in Greek mythology, and his worship was widespread across the Greek world. He was often invoked by sailors as a protector and was also associated with the foundation of cities and the establishment of laws. Poseidon's domain over the sea made him a significant figure in ancient Greek culture, which was heavily dependent on maritime trade and travel.

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Poseidon
Ancient Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses
Poseidon
Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies. In pre-Olympian Bronze Age Greece, Poseidon was venerated as a chief deity at Pylos and Thebes, with the cult title "earth shaker"; in the myths of isolated Arcadia, he is related to Demeter and Persephone and was venerated as a horse, and as a god of the waters. Poseidon maintained both associations among most Greeks: he was regarded as the tamer or father of horses, who, with a strike of his trident, created springs. His Roman equivalent is Neptune.
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