Poseidon God of the sea
Poseidon was one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon.He was the son of Cronus and Rhea.Poseidon was the brother of Zeus and Hades.Those three gods divided up creation.In ancient Greece,the first king of Athens had to find a patron deity for the city.Poseidon and Athena were interested so they had a contest.Poseidon opened up the ground and a stream of salty water was upon the city. Athena opened her hand and laid her spear upon the ground and a great olive tree grew. Cecrops found Athena's gift more pleasing and she became the new patron deity of Athens.Poseidon was angry he lost so he cursed the city.He declared that there will never be enough water in the city.
Poseidon was one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon.He was the son of Cronus and Rhea.Poseidon was the brother of Zeus and Hades.Those three gods divided up creation.In ancient Greece,the first king of Athens had to find a patron deity for the city.Poseidon and Athena were interested so they had a contest.Poseidon opened up the ground and a stream of salty water was upon the city. Athena opened her hand and laid her spear upon the ground and a great olive tree grew. Cecrops found Athena's gift more pleasing and she became the new patron deity of Athens.Poseidon was angry he lost so he cursed the city.He declared that there will never be enough water in the city.