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Flashcards in LCT7: Poseiden Deck (6)
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1
Q

Who are Poseidon’s parents? Who are his brothers?

A

Cronos and Rheia - Zeus and Hades

2
Q

Describing of Poseidon

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  • “shaker of the land”
  • “savior of ships”
  • “tamer of horses”
3
Q

Characteristics of Poseidon

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  • older, bearded
  • trident
  • hippocamp: sea-horse
4
Q

Who is Poseidon’s wife?

A

Amphitrite

5
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Poseidon’s son is who? Characteristics of him?

A

Polyphemos - a cyclops

  • a shepherd and musician
  • in love w/ the sea-goddess Galateia
6
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What happens between Polyphemos and Galateia?

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Galateia in love with another shepherd, Acis - Polyphemos finds them making love and he crushes Acis