PPT-Poseidon

By Az Who Is He He has many names but is commonly known as Poseidon or Neptune Neptūnus in Latin Depending on which country you are from Poseidon Neptune will be God of different things . -Period 7-. The Odyssey:. The Cyclops. Odysseus and his men have been sailing at sea trying to get home after the victorious Trojan War, and have been thrown off course by the Great South Sea, taking uncommon routes to return home, following Zeus' will. During this section, they have stopped at an island home to the Cyclopes, a man fathered by Poseidon, god of the oceans. Cyclopes have brutal and wild characteristics, and are uncivilized, one-eyed, cannibals. Cyclopes have tremendous strength and follow a routine lifestyle, barely interacting with the other Cyclopes of the island and treating strangers disrespectfully. The Cyclops encountered in this section is called Polyphemus, and to solve future conflict with Polyphemus, Odysseus uses gifts received from Euanthes' son, Maron, from Apollo's grove in Ismarus, which consist of talents(coins), wine bowls, and most importantly, fine liquor. Ismarus was the island that Odysseus and his men had previously visited, as in their journey they visit numerous islands and take on a variety of tasks, ultimately challenged by their fatal flaws. As for Odysseus, his fatal flaw is his arrogance, and need to recognize and boast about his successes.. By Zach Gretsky. God and Goddesses project:. Who was Poseidon?. Poseidon, the child of the titans Cronus and Rhea, was swallowed at birth by his father Cronus. Later, after being saved by his brother Zeus, Poseidon helped Zeus and Hates to over throw Cronus. Once they succeeded in over throwing Cronus the three Gods split the universe between them.. King of the Sea. . By : Andrew . Bateh. , Angelo . Spata. , . M. atthew . LaSorsa. , and John Luke . DeStefano. . Family. Poseidon’s father, . Cronus. , was the . T. itan God. His mother, Rhea, goddess of earth.. By Chad Yip. http://markandrewholmes.com/poseidon_sculpture.jpg. Poseidon. Greek name – Poseidon. Roman name – Neptune. G. od of the sea and of earthquakes.. Neptune was analogous to Poseidon in Roman mythology.. By: Simran Minhas. Focus: . Mythology;. Greek Mythology. Historical Character: Poseidon . Contemporary Character: Aqua Man. What is Greek Mythology?. Greek mythology . are myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks.. Parentage- . Kronos. and Rhea. Sphere of Influence- . The water( Oceans, Seas ,Rivers etc.) God of Horses and . Earthquakes.. Attributes-. The symbol for which Poseidon is best known is the . trident. Poseidon: The god of the sea of tidal waves, and of earthquakes he was often represented as having the tail OF A FISH AND ARMED WITH A TRIDENT AS POSEIDON-HIPPIOS, HE ALSO RULED HORSES. The 8. th. Athena. Athena . . Athena was: tall, strong, graceful and had gray eyes. She also liked owls. From the beginning of her being born she was a pretty amazing goddess, even though her birth was quite unusual.. Other than references made to the Bible, Greek Mythology is the most often alluded to material in literature (followed by Shakespeare). Which Greek Myths Should I Know?. Who could THIS guy be? What gives his identity away?. Other than references made to the Bible, Greek Mythology is the most often alluded to material in literature (followed by Shakespeare). Which Greek Myths Should I Know?. Who could THIS guy be? What gives his identity away?. II. MEDUSA. Medusa. Famously known as the woman with snakes for hair. She was originally a beautiful, golden-haired maiden.. Medusa was a priestess of Athena, and dedicated to a celibate life. Poseidon desired her, and there are two stories…. Origin. Of . T. he . Moon. . . At one point in time, there was a great bond between the mighty Poseidon (god of the sea) and the young, beautiful goddess of the moon, . Achelois. , for once long before the tide was born, Poseidon had pity on the young goddess for she had no one to entertain her. . Background/Myth. Roman name: Minerva. Other names: Palla, Owl-eyed. Goddess of wisdom, craft and war. Recognizable attributes. Goatskin, Owl, Olive, Helmet, Gorgon’s head. Always armed with shield and spear. Background/Myth. Roman name: Minerva. Other names: Palla, Owl-eyed. Goddess of wisdom, craft and war. Recognizable attributes. Goatskin, Owl, Olive, Helmet, Gorgon’s head. Always armed with shield and spear.