Myths:
Poseidon had many myths, Some of his myths are well know, while others are barley know. One of Poseidon's myths is when he created a horse. Poseidon once liked Demeter. Demeter did not like Poseidon so she just told him to make the most beautiful animal in the world. Poseidon of course, wanted to impress Demeter so he tried making the most beautiful animal. At first, he did not do so great and created many different animals. He finally succeeded and made a horse, but he no longer liked Demeter.
Another myth of Poseidon is of course, him making earthquakes, floods, and tidal waves. It is said he did this by striking the ground of Mount Olympus with his trident. This would cause the earth to shake and the huge waves cause floods. Poseidon's trident was also used to shatter many objects. He would shatter things when he would get angry or upset.
Poseidon was the god of seas, so sailors relied on him. The sailors and sea-goers relied on Poseidon for a safe and smooth voyage. If Poseidon got angry or upset he could make huge tidal waves. These waves then could cause ship wrecks and deaths. Many sailors drowned their horses to honor Poseidon. This was a huge deal because horses were prized possessions. They thought if they did this Poseidon would give them a nice and safe voyage.
There was once a time when Athens needed a representative. That then began a competition between Poseidon and Athena for the city Athens. To try to win the people of Athens over he threw his trident at the ground and made a salt water spring. Athena gave the people of Athens an olive tree. The people of Athens decided that Athena was the winner because an olive tree is more useful than a spring. Poseidon was then upset and flooded the Attic Plain. Eventually though, him and Athena worked things out and he helped Athena with the city Athens. There are many other myths about Poseidon wanting to rule more land.
Another myth is that Odysseus blinded one of Poseidon's sons, Cyclops Polyphemus. This made Poseidon very angry and upset. To get revenge Poseidon delayed Odysseus from coming home from the Trojan War. He made Odysseus have a ship wreck by stirring up the sea. Poseidon made him face other dangers too.
Another myth of Poseidon is of course, him making earthquakes, floods, and tidal waves. It is said he did this by striking the ground of Mount Olympus with his trident. This would cause the earth to shake and the huge waves cause floods. Poseidon's trident was also used to shatter many objects. He would shatter things when he would get angry or upset.
Poseidon was the god of seas, so sailors relied on him. The sailors and sea-goers relied on Poseidon for a safe and smooth voyage. If Poseidon got angry or upset he could make huge tidal waves. These waves then could cause ship wrecks and deaths. Many sailors drowned their horses to honor Poseidon. This was a huge deal because horses were prized possessions. They thought if they did this Poseidon would give them a nice and safe voyage.
There was once a time when Athens needed a representative. That then began a competition between Poseidon and Athena for the city Athens. To try to win the people of Athens over he threw his trident at the ground and made a salt water spring. Athena gave the people of Athens an olive tree. The people of Athens decided that Athena was the winner because an olive tree is more useful than a spring. Poseidon was then upset and flooded the Attic Plain. Eventually though, him and Athena worked things out and he helped Athena with the city Athens. There are many other myths about Poseidon wanting to rule more land.
Another myth is that Odysseus blinded one of Poseidon's sons, Cyclops Polyphemus. This made Poseidon very angry and upset. To get revenge Poseidon delayed Odysseus from coming home from the Trojan War. He made Odysseus have a ship wreck by stirring up the sea. Poseidon made him face other dangers too.
Once Poseidon and Apollo offended Zeus. Zeus took away their authority for awhile and sent them to King Laomedon of Troy. He made them build huge walls around the city of Troy. The king said he would repay them well. the king never paid them and this made Poseidon very upset. Poseidon then mad a sea-monster and sent in to the city of Troy. The sea-monster attacked the city but was later killed.