Essay On Greek Gods

The Greeks used the Greek Gods to explain many different things in ancient history. The gods were used to explain natural events, feelings, and anything else that there was no explanation for. Some people even believed that some of the gods and goddesses were actually kings, queens, and warriors but the stories tell them as gods and goddesses. No matter who they were, they dealt with the recurring themes of love, suffering and struggle. There were gods for the sky, earth, sun and many more. One of the supreme gods was Poseidon, god of the sea.
Poseidon’s Roman name was Neptune. The name Neptune is now used for the eighth planet in the solar system. The word posis stands for "husband or lord" and de stands for "earth" in the Greek language. That means Poseidon meant husband or lord of earth. In modern time there have been movies made with Poseidon's name such as, “The Poseidon Adventure” and “Poseidon.” Also the word Neptunian which refers to the actions of water; usually opposed to volcanic or plutonic.
There are many myths related to Poseidon but one tells you how the three gods were given their powers. The Gods had been at war with Cronus and the Titans for 10 years, but had been able to realise the Cyclopes. The Cyclopes gave Poseidon a trident, Zeus a thunderbolt, and Hades the helmet …show more content…
With this he is able to manipulate weather patterns, create whirlpools and ocean currents and control sea vegetation. He also has control over fresh waters and the water nymphs. He lives in the depths of the sea in his watery palace near Aegae in Euboea. When he leaves his palace he uses a chariot to direct the movement of waves calm or rise storms. Before seamen begin their journey they pray to Poseidon to grant them a safe journey. Horses and black bulls were sacrificed. Poseidon also has the power of shapeshifting and has used it many times to get women. He also has granted it to some of the women and men he had