Poseidon Poseidon, according to Greek mythology was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. He also held his own appointed position among the great gods on Olympus. Although he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain. He was master not only of the sea but also of the lakes and rivers. In a sense the earth belonged to him, since his …showed first 75 words of 491 total…

…showed last 75 words of 491 total…a magnificent palace, glittering with gold, which would endure forever. When he traveled on the sea on his chariot, around him would frolic sea monsters, come up from the abysmal depths to render homage to him. The joyful sea would open before him as his chariot flew lightly across waves, which did not even as much as wet the bronze axel. He is often seen accompanied by wild tempests, a manifestation of his furious rage.