The ancient Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses, typically depicted carrying a trident.
From ancient Greek 'Poseidōn,' possibly meaning 'husband of the earth' (from 'posis' 'husband' + 'da' 'earth'). The name appears in Linear B inscriptions from Mycenaean times, making him one of the oldest Greek gods.
Poseidon was worshipped by sailors for thousands of years because ancient people depended completely on understanding the ocean—every port city had temples to him, showing how much they feared and respected the sea.
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