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Poseidon (Latin Neptune; Etruscan Nethuris). Son of the Titans Chronos and Rhea, brother of Zeus and Hades. The god of earthquakes, water and sea, and the tamer of horses. Contested with Athena for the control of Attica, but his offer, the salt spring, was rejected in favor of Athena's gift of an olive tree. His wife is the Nereid Amphitrite, and their son is Triton. He also had Pegasus by Medusa and Arion by Demeter. Attributes: Fierce and bearded, holding the trident and accompanied by sea creatures and/or horses. |
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