 By Amy Hood- @amylia403 The mythology of Poseidon*, who is known by the name Neptune in Roman mythology, is one of the most vast and expansive of all the Greek gods. In many places, his story intersects with others and his influence is spoken of among the oldest mythological tales.
The history most often begins with the tale of his father, the god Chronos, who ate three of his own children: Hades, Zeus and Poseidon. The three brothers fought and defeated their father, bringing a new era to Olympus and the rule of Earth. Zeus took reign over the heavens, Hades was given the Underworld to rule, and Poseidon was given dominion over the Sea. Poseidon was also ruler over earthquakes and horses and often transformed himself into a horse when visiting dry land. The God of the Sea was one of the most amorous in Greek mythology, with a long list of lovers both male and female. He was married to a sea nymph named Amphitrite, but fathered many children with multiple women. One of the most famous of these children is Triton, who is often confused in modern stories with his father. There is no mention in mythology of a daughter named Ursula, but with this unique twist being shown by the Once writers, we should get some great family history and drama. With Triton being Ariel’s father, this makes Poseidon her grandfather, and Ursula her aunt. Poseidon is said to have ruled from the kingdom of Atlantis but traveled freely all over the world. Among some of his dozens of other children are Atlas, Polyphemus the Cyclops who features in The Odyssey, and the hero Theseus. All three are mentioned throughout Greek mythology. Many works of art including statues, painting and drawings have been dedicated to the God of the Sea.
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