Poseidon Greek God Family Tree
According to the Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea. He was the source of fresh water, sea animals and horses and also caused earthquakes. According to mythological stories, when Poseidon got angry, he would strike his trident on the ground and it would cause earthquakes and sink ships. The trident was one of the symbols of Poseidon. |
Poseidon's family tree is a little complicated as just like Zeus, he too had several children from various women. Also, he had numerous brothers and sisters who in turn had several children themselves. Here is a brief list of the Poseidon's family tree:
Aiolos, the God of the Winds
Asopos, the God of the River
Athena, the Goddess of Warcraft
Daimones Proseoous, the 6 Daimones
Despoine, the Goddess of Arkadian Mysteries
Proteus, the Sea God
Telkhines, the sea Daimones
Triton, a Sea God with a tail of a fish
Aithousa, a nymph
Benthesikyme, a sea nymph and queen of Aithopia
Herophile, a nymph, who was Poseidon's daughter
Kymopoleia, a sea nymph
Ourea, a nymph
Rhode, a sea nymph and also the goddess of Rhodes
Aloadai, the giants
Antaios, the king of Libya
Ephialtes, a giant
Kharybdis, a female giant who was immortal
Khrysaor, king of Erytheia and also a giant
Laistrygon, the first king of Laistrygones
Pegasus, a winged horse who was immortal
Orion, a giant who could walk on sea
Otos, a giant from Alos
Polyphemos, a Cyclops from Sikelia
Areion, an immortal horse who was owned by Hercules and Adrastos
Abas, king of Euboia
Agelos, king of Khios
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