2. Poseidon
God of water and earthquake
Creator of horses
Brother of Zeus and Hades
Zeus-Sky Hades-Underworld
Very aggressive and powerful
People were scared of Poseidon
3. Family tree
Cronus Rhea
Zeus Hera Poseidon Amphitrite
Ares Hephaistos Triton
Hades Persephone
4. Power of poseidon
Trident
can create new island in the middle of the
ocean
control storms
cause earthquakes
create weird creatures
6. Struggle with athena
Athena and Poseidon both wanted to name a
city after them.
They decided to give one present to the
citizens and let them choose.
Poseidon gave them a fountain and Athena
gave them an olive tree.
The citizens chose Athena and the city was
named Athens.
7. Struggle with athena
Athens
Athena’s Gift: Poseidon’s Gift:
Olive Tree Water Fountain