Greatly angered by this, Poseidon and his brothers fought a great war that destroyed their father’s kingdom, leaving only scattered islands in its wake. Poseidon was the second son of Rheia and Kronos, who ruled over Atlantis until his brother Zeus deposed him from his throne. He also held sway over Demeter and Dionysus. When Horkhos wouldn’t release the imprisoned giants he was punished for this crime against humanity by having an eagle carry off one of his eyes. He is often seen with his brother/nephew Zeus who became ruler of Olympus after deposing their father, and his other brothers Hades and Horkos (or Horkhos).
He married Amphitrite, a Nereid, and they had many children including Triton and Rhode. Poseidon was fathered by Kronos with Rheia (the wife of Oceanus). He was the father to many mythological creatures which included a flying horse named Pegasus, the Minotaur (a creature with the head of a bull on the body of a man), and numerous others such as hippocamps (horses with mermaid-like tails) and golden deer among others. Poseidon was a master horseman and masterful in all forms of animal training. However, Poseidon could not control everybody of water so it became an enemy to those who were sailors or fishermen. This symbolized dominion over the sea and was used by him to create storms and whirlpools when thrown into deep water. His weapon was a three-pronged fork (trident). Poseidon was depicted as a mature man with a sturdy figure and dark beard that covered most of his face. In his many roles, he also became known as the “Earth Shaker” because of his power over landmasses.
He is one of the triads of supreme gods from which all others came to be Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. In Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea and earthquakes. Zeus and Poseidon Tattoos – A Great Matching Tattoo Option for Brothers.Importance of Poseidon in Greek Culture.
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