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Poseidon
(Po¦sei|don)
Pronunciation:
/pəˈsʌɪd(ə)n/
Greek Mythology
the god of the sea, water, earthquakes, and horses, son of Cronus and Rhea and brother of Zeus. He is often depicted with a trident in his hand.
Roman equivalent
Neptune
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