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[[File:Poseidon_Penteskouphia.jpg|thumb| Poseidon holding a trident. Corinthian plaque, 550–525 BC. From Penteskouphia.]]'''Poseidon''' (Greek: Ποσειδῶν, pronounced [pose͜edɔ́͜ɔn]) was one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon in Greek mythology. | [[File:Poseidon_Penteskouphia.jpg|thumb| Poseidon holding a trident. Corinthian plaque, 550–525 BC. From Penteskouphia.]]'''Poseidon''' (Greek: Ποσειδῶν, pronounced [pose͜edɔ́͜ɔn]) was one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon in Greek mythology. | ||
His main domain was the ocean, and he is called the "God of the Sea". Additionally, he is referred to as "Earth-Shaker" due to his role in causing earthquakes, and has been called the "tamer of horses". | His main domain was the ocean, and he is called the "God of the Sea". Additionally, he is referred to as "Earth-Shaker" due to his role in causing earthquakes, and has been called the "tamer of horses". | ||
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The name of the sea-god ''Nethuns'' in Etruscan was adopted in Latin for ''Neptune'' in Roman mythology; both were sea gods analogous to Poseidon. | The name of the sea-god ''Nethuns'' in Etruscan was adopted in Latin for ''Neptune'' in Roman mythology; both were sea gods analogous to Poseidon. | ||
Linear B tablets show that Poseidon was venerated at Pylos and Thebes in pre-Olympian Bronze Age Greece as a chief deity, but he was integrated into the Olympian gods as the brother of Zeus and Hades. | |||
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File:Cinnamon_pirate_flag_800x600.jpg|Cinnamon pirate flag. Pirates have a gift for scrimshaw abuse. | File:Cinnamon_pirate_flag_800x600.jpg|Cinnamon pirate flag. Pirates have a gift for scrimshaw abuse. | ||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | |||
* [[Antikythera Team]] | * [[Antikythera Team]] | ||
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* [[Linear B tablets (nonfiction)]] | * [[Linear B tablets (nonfiction)]] | ||
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* [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Poseidon Poseidon] @ wiki.karljones.com | * [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Poseidon Poseidon] @ wiki.karljones.com | ||
Revision as of 07:35, 23 June 2016
Poseidon (Greek: Ποσειδῶν, pronounced [pose͜edɔ́͜ɔn]) was one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon in Greek mythology.
His main domain was the ocean, and he is called the "God of the Sea". Additionally, he is referred to as "Earth-Shaker" due to his role in causing earthquakes, and has been called the "tamer of horses".
The name of the sea-god Nethuns in Etruscan was adopted in Latin for Neptune in Roman mythology; both were sea gods analogous to Poseidon.
Linear B tablets show that Poseidon was venerated at Pylos and Thebes in pre-Olympian Bronze Age Greece as a chief deity, but he was integrated into the Olympian gods as the brother of Zeus and Hades.
In the News
Antikythera Team investigating threat on Poseidon's life.
Aquaman, vol. 1, #1: cover art by Nick Cardy. From the personal collection of Neptune Slaughter.
Red-limned Sea Quetzalcoatl disguised as Tree of Life.
Grave of the pirate Olivier Levasseurs, with cannon to ward of scrimshaw ghosts.
Cinnamon pirate flag. Pirates have a gift for scrimshaw abuse.
Fiction cross-reference
Nonfiction cross-reference
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