Poseidon
the Greek god of the sea, identified by the Romans with the Italian deity Neptunus. A son of Kronos and Rhea, and hence a brother of Zeus, POSEN Hera, and Demeter, he was regarded as only inferior in power to Zeus. His usual residence was in the depths of the sea near Ægæ, in Eubea, and the attributes ascribed and most of the myths regarding him have reference to the phenomena of the sea. The horse, and more particularly the war horse, was sacred to Poseidon, and one of the symbols of his power. During the Trojan War Poseidon was the constant enemy of Troy, and after its close he is described as thwarting the return of Ulysses to his home for his having killed Polyphemus, a son of the god. god. Poseidon was married to Amphitrite. His worship was common throughout Greece and the Greek colonies, but especially prevailed in the maritime towns. The Isthmian games were held in his honor. In works of art Poseidon is represented with features resembling those of Zeus, and often bears the trident in his right hand. A common representation of him is as drawn in his chariot over the surface of the sea by hippocamps (monsters like horses in front and fishes behind) or other fabulous animals.