LCT7: Poseiden Flashcards
1
Q
Who are Poseidon’s parents? Who are his brothers?
A
Cronos and Rheia - Zeus and Hades
2
Q
Describing of Poseidon
A
- “shaker of the land”
- “savior of ships”
- “tamer of horses”
3
Q
Characteristics of Poseidon
A
- older, bearded
- trident
- hippocamp: sea-horse
4
Q
Who is Poseidon’s wife?
A
Amphitrite
5
Q
Poseidon’s son is who? Characteristics of him?
A
Polyphemos - a cyclops
- a shepherd and musician
- in love w/ the sea-goddess Galateia
6
Q
What happens between Polyphemos and Galateia?
A
Galateia in love with another shepherd, Acis - Polyphemos finds them making love and he crushes Acis
