Poseidon Roman name- Neptune God of the sea, also called earth shaker.

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Poseidon Roman name- Neptune God of the sea, also called earth shaker

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PoseidonRoman name- Neptune

God of the sea, also calledearth shaker

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Date: 470-475 BCPeriod: Early Classicalon a vase.Poseidon sits enthroned, holding his trident in one hand and a cup in the other. He is served by the goddess Iris. (see other image)

http://www.theoi.com/Gallery/K2.1.html

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http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1976.423a-h

Candelabrum with stand, 1838Paul Storr

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The first king of Athens, Cercrops is looking for a patron diety for the city state of Athens. The two gods that were most interested were Poseidon and Athena. They presented themselves, and Cercrops asked them to present a gift of true value to Athens. Poseidon struck the earth and created a well with his trident. Water cam from it, but it was sea water and not very useful to the population. Athena struck the ground with her sword and planted and olive branch in it. She created an olive tree as a symbol of peace and prosperity on earth. Cercrops was impressed by Athena’s gift. He chose Athena and the city was named after her (Athens). Poseidon was not happy about this and cursed the city of Athens to never have enough water.

The contest of Poseidon and Athena

http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/poseidon/stories/poseidon-athena-contest/