The Greek God Poseidon: Greek God

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Poseidon Have you ever wondered about the Greek god Poseidon? Poseidon is one special individual. He has a great power. The power is being the power is being the god of the sea and earthquakes. He also has a well known family that is very creepy and weird. Poseidon is a Greek god with an interesting family, a unique personality, and who is represented by numerous symbols and animals. There are many things that have happened in the history of this family. There was also many creepy and weird things that have happened in this family. There are some of the reasons this family is considered weird and creepy. Poseidons father, Cronus, swallowed him and his brothers and sister. Zeus is Poseidon’s brother. Zeus attacked Cronus

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