Quick to anger, he directed his fury at anyone who acted against him or failed to show proper respect. Although often helpful to humans-protecting sailors at sea, guiding ships to safety, and filling nets with fish-Neptune could be a terrifying figure as well. He used his mighty trident not only to create earthquakes and stir ocean waves, but also to raise new land from beneath the sea or cause existing land to sink below the waters. Poseidon rode the waves in a swift chariot drawn by golden sea horses. Another name for Poseidon was Hippios (pronounced HIP-ee-ohs), meaning lord of horses, a reference to the fact that he was believed to be the creator of the first horse. One of his titles, translated as “Earth-shaker,” reflected his ability to cause earthquakes by striking the earth and mountains with his three-pronged spear known as a trident. When angry, he could stir the sea to a fury, but he could also calm the raging waters with just a glance.
An awesome, unruly, and powerful god, Poseidon was associated with storms, earthquakes, and some other violent forces of nature. The Romans called him Neptune (pronounced NEP-toon). One of the major deities (gods) in Greek mythology, Poseidon was the supreme ruler of the seas.
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