geography
A majestic, ruined temple dedicated to Poseidon sits atop this cliffside cape, overlooking the Aegean Sea southeast of Athens.
Cape Sounion
This three-pronged weapon was forged by the Cyclopes and allowed Poseidon to start earthquakes
trident
This half-man, half-serpent king of Attica avoided the wrath of the gods by letting his citizens vote on whether to follow Athena or Poseidon
Cecrops
Poseidon lost a famous contest against this goddess to see who would be the patron deity of Athens
Athena
He is Poseidon's powerful brother who rules the sky and ordered him to find a wife to stabilize his mood
zeus
Poseidon’s premier cult center hosted a famous set of games on this narrow strip of land connecting the Peloponnese to mainland Greece.
Isthmus of Corinth
Besides ruling the oceans, Poseidon was also feared as the lord of these destructive, shaking land events
earthquakes
This is the ancient Roman, Latin name for the god Poseidon
Neptune
Because his son was blinded, Poseidon spent years preventing this King of Ithaca from returning home after the war
Odysseus
This messenger animal helped Poseidon convince Amphitrite to marry him
dolphin
This ancient Italian city, famous for its beautifully preserved Greek temples, was originally founded and named Poseidonia in the god's honor.
Paestum
Poseidon traveled across the water using a chariot pulled by dazzling animals of this type
horses
Before it was permanently renamed to honor a winning goddess, this ancient Greek city was nearly named Poseidonia after its saltwater spring was rejected.
Athens
Poseidon punished this beautiful woman inside Athena’s temple, turning her into a monster
Medusa
Poseidon was the father of this famous winged horse
Pegasus
In a display of ultimate irony, this ancient Achaean city dedicated to the god of earthquakes was completely swallowed by a tsunami in 373 BCE.
Helike
When inland Greek cities suffered from this type of severe weather, they believed Poseidon was angry with them
drought
Held in Corinth, these athletic games were dedicated completely to honoring Poseidon
Isthmian Games
After a failed rebellion against Zeus, Poseidon and Apollo were forced to build the massive walls of this city
This son of Poseidon was a one-eyed giant whose eye was pierced by Odysseus
Polyphemus
Located at the rugged southern tip of mainland Greece, Cape Tainaron housed a famous sanctuary to Poseidon in this militaristic region.
Laconia or Sparta
Sailors and fishermen regularly offered these to Poseidon to ensure a safe journey home
sacrifices
Instead of staying on the Olympian Council, Poseidon preferred to spend his time living here
palace
Because the King of Troy refused to pay him, Poseidon held a grudge and supported this side during the Trojan War
Greeks
This sea nymph and Nereid became the official queen of the seas after marrying Poseidon
Amphitrite