Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea and son of Cronus and Rhea. He had many children including Theseus and Triton. Before becoming the god of the sea, Poseidon was known for causing earthquakes. In a battle with Athena over which god would name the city, Poseidon struck the ground with his trident to bring forth a saltwater spring while Athena planted an olive tree. The city chose Athena's gift of the olive tree and was named Athens.

1. Poseidon, the God of seas in
Greek Mythology

2. The History-Myth of Poseidon
 Poseidon was the son of Cronus and Rheas. His
brothers were Hades, Demeter, Hestia, Hera, Zeus
and his children were Theseus , Triton, Polyphemus,
Belus, Agenor, Neleus and Atlas. His wife was
Nereid Amphitrite. Before he became the God of
Seas he was causing earthquakes on the earth. He
was called “Earth Shaker” from many people and all
the other Gods.

3. A Very important battle
between Poseidon and Athena
 Before the capital of Greece was named “Athens” it
had no name. That’s why God Poseidon and God
Athena took the advantage of this occasion and
tried to find solutions for this problem. First, they
started giving gifts to town so the people could
choose the winner. Poseidon gave salt water to
town and Athena the Olive. In the end, God Athena
won and the town took her name, Athens.

4. The
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