POSEIDON

God of the seas

Story…

Poseidon involves the competition between him and the goddess of war. Athena, for the city of Athens To win the people of the city over, Poseidon threw a spear at the ground and produced the Spring at the AcropAthena and won as the result of giving the people of Athens the olive tree. In his anger over the decision, Poseidon flooded the Attic Plain. Athena and Poseidon worked together by combining their powers Athena built the first chariot. and also built the first ship to sail on the sea over which Poseidon ruled

What he's known for ….

Being relied upon by sailors for a safe voyage on the sea

Very moody divinity His temperament could sometimes

result in violence. Creating new lands in the water and a

calm sea. Striking the ground with a trident and

cause unruly springs and earthquakes, ship wrecks, and drowning’s

Relatives/relationships….

Parents: Cronus and Rhea Siblings:Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Zeus Wife’s once married to:Nereid, Amphitrite, Triton

Symbols…

trident

dolphin

Ocean

Athena

Story…..

Athena, She was the favorite child of Zeus. She had sprung fully grown out of her father's head. Her mother was Metis, goddess of wisdom and Zeus' first wife. In fear that Metis would bear a son mightier than himself. Zeus swallowed her and she began to make a robe and helmet for her daughter. The hammering of the helmet caused Zeus great pain in the form of headaches and he cried out in agony. Skilled Hephaestus ran to his father and split his skull open and from it emerged Athena, fully grown and wearing her mother's robe and helmet.

What’s she’s know for ….

Athens' protector Presented the people with a simple olive

tree Wisdom Turning Arachne into a spider Goddess of war

Relatives/Relationships

Parents:Zeus and Metis Siblings:Hermes, Aphrodite Grandparents:Cronos, Rhea

Symbols….