Triton also known as King Triton from “The Little Mermaid” has a whole race named after him (“Triton·Facts and Information on the God Triton”). Triton is one of the minor gods, more powerful than a demigod, but less powerful than an Olympian (“Triton”), is still an influence in the 21st century. Triton is one of the best examples of Greek and Roman mythology still resonates in today's society.
King Triton not from “The Little Mermaid, but from the Greek and Roman mythology was known as the messenger of the sea. Triton, is the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite (“Triton·Facts and Information on the God Triton”). He is a brother of Benthesicymen, the goddess of the waves (Geller), and Rhode (“TRITON”). Triton, similar to his grandfather Nereus, has a fishtail as the lower part (D’Aulaire), but the upper part of a human (“Triton·Facts and Information on the God Triton”). Triton, as well as his parents, lives beneath the surface of the Aegean Sea (“Triton in Greek Mythology”) in a palace, given by King Nereus, made of the palest gold and lies in a garden of corals, and shimmering pearls (D’Aulaire).
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In “The Last Olympian”, Triton who is shown as arrogant, and cold towards Percy Jackson is also caring yet possessive. He seems to doubt humans as they are seen as manipulative. But, he is controlling, as he manipulated Jason and the Argo’s crew into giving him the tripod. It seems that human and merman used the power of manipulation when they want to achieve something. Manipulation seems to be one of the greatest power used by humans and gods. Triton just like every father cares and loves his children. Triton in “The Little Mermaid” is presented as a caring and protective to the point of prohibiting his daughter of dating a human of the opposite sex. Just like Triton, parents often are protective of their little girls who are not little. Triton’s feeling of protectiveness can be seen in every parent as they care for their
King Triton not from “The Little Mermaid, but from the Greek and Roman mythology was known as the messenger of the sea. Triton, is the son of Poseidon and Amphitrite (“Triton·Facts and Information on the God Triton”). He is a brother of Benthesicymen, the goddess of the waves (Geller), and Rhode (“TRITON”). Triton, similar to his grandfather Nereus, has a fishtail as the lower part (D’Aulaire), but the upper part of a human (“Triton·Facts and Information on the God Triton”). Triton, as well as his parents, lives beneath the surface of the Aegean Sea (“Triton in Greek Mythology”) in a palace, given by King Nereus, made of the palest gold and lies in a garden of corals, and shimmering pearls (D’Aulaire).
In order to live up …show more content…
In “The Last Olympian”, Triton who is shown as arrogant, and cold towards Percy Jackson is also caring yet possessive. He seems to doubt humans as they are seen as manipulative. But, he is controlling, as he manipulated Jason and the Argo’s crew into giving him the tripod. It seems that human and merman used the power of manipulation when they want to achieve something. Manipulation seems to be one of the greatest power used by humans and gods. Triton just like every father cares and loves his children. Triton in “The Little Mermaid” is presented as a caring and protective to the point of prohibiting his daughter of dating a human of the opposite sex. Just like Triton, parents often are protective of their little girls who are not little. Triton’s feeling of protectiveness can be seen in every parent as they care for their