Mythology
Poseidon
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Poseidon,
god of the sea, was extremely short-tempered. There are many myths that show
his violent temper. In one story, Odysseus blinded and taunted one PoseidonÕs
sons, Polyphemos. Odysseus paid dearly. Poseidon could not forgive the
insults to his son. Once he saw OdysseusÕs raft in sight of land Poseidon
caused a huge storm to rise up and batter OdysseusÕs tiny raft. This story
showed PoseidonÕs terrible anger and vengeance. In another story, Poseidon
and Athena were competing for the city of Athens. Poseidon threw a spear on
the ground and it formed the spring at the Acropolis. Athena gave the people
of Athens an olive tree. The people preferred AthenaÕs gift and made her the
goddess of the city. There was a story where Poseidon sent a huge sea monster
to attack Troy to punish TroyÕs king. All these stories showed PoseidonÕs
turbulent temper. |
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Brandon, June 2006 |
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