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'''Poseidon''', (Greek: Ποσειδών; Spanish: Poseidon) also called Neptune by the [[Romans]], is the god of the sea in ancient [[Greek]] [[mythology]]. Poseidon is one of the most anciently worshipped gods in the Greek pantheon.  

'''Poseidon''', (Greek: Ποσειδών; Spanish: Poseidon) also called Neptune by the [[Roman]]s, is the god of the sea in ancient [[Greek]] [[mythology]]. Poseidon is one of the most anciently worshipped gods in the Greek pantheon.  

Following the overthrow of the [[Titans]], the sons of [[Kronos]], drew lots; Poseidon was granted dominion over the sea, and over earthquakes and horses, while [[Zeus]] was granted dominion over the sky, and [[Hades]] dominion over the [[underworld]].  Sailors often prayed to Poseidon for safe journeys, and in mythology failure to pay heed to Poseidon would lead to disastrous travel.  In ''[[The Odyssey]]'', Odysseus (also called Ulysses by the Romans) attacks the Cicones, a favored tribe of Poseidon, and blinds Polyphemus, a Cyclops and son of Poseidon.  As a result, Poseidon causes storms that blow Odysseus off course, and through a series of misadventures, caused him not to return home for 20 years.

Following the overthrow of the [[Titans]], the sons of [[Kronos]], drew lots; Poseidon was granted dominion over the sea, and over earthquakes and horses, while [[Zeus]] was granted dominion over the sky, and [[Hades]] dominion over the [[underworld]].  Sailors often prayed to Poseidon for safe journeys, and in mythology failure to pay heed to Poseidon would lead to disastrous travel.  In ''[[The Odyssey]]'', Odysseus (also called Ulysses by the Romans) attacks the Cicones, a favored tribe of Poseidon, and blinds Polyphemus, a Cyclops and son of Poseidon.  As a result, Poseidon causes storms that blow Odysseus off course, and through a series of misadventures, caused him not to return home for 20 years.