because he was or is the god of the sea
Because the fished a lot
yes, he was the god of sea
because he was or is the god of the sea
Yeah he was a failry important Greek God. He was immortal... He didn't die. There is no record of Poseidon dying.
Amphitrite is Queen of the Sea, Poseidon's wife.
They would be important to us because they relate the stories that Poseidon played a part in, however the importance of the symbol to the god depends largely upon what it is and why it should have a importance.
Poseidon is the Greek god of the oceans. Sailors prayed to him before traveling, and he is considered the second powerful of all gods.
Depends on your definition of important. I do know that he is the God of the sea and that he made horses.
Zeus has two brothers: Poseidon and Hades. Poseidon rules the sea, and Hades rules the underworld. The list of offspring is tremendous since fidelity isn't exactly honoured/important/in existence in Geek mythology. Some important ones are: Athena: Goddess of warcraft and knowledge;daughter of Poseidon & Tritonis Despoine: Daughter of Poseidon and Demeter Triton: Son of Poseidon and Amphitrite Orion: (giant), Son of Poseidon and Euryale (though there's some speculation about that) Polphemos (cyclops) Son of Poseidon & Thoosa Pegasos (Flying horse) Son of Poseidon and Medousa
Most important was his son Triton.
The trident was Poseidon's symbol of power.