In Greek mythology Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He is one of the 12 Olympians, second in power only to Zeus, god of the sky and the chief deity in Greek religion. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades overthrew their father, Cronus, creating a new divine order. Myths about Poseidon include his contest with Athena for dominion over Athens, his persecution of Odysseus, and his role in Medusa’s transformation from a beautiful woman into a snake-haired monster.
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