| Poseidon is one of the more famous of the deities of | | | | aspects of daily life. While some regions of the Greek |
| ancient Greece. Here is an overview of who he was, | | | | realm were actual cults, which meant they worshiped |
| what he did and his position the Pantheon.The Role | | | | one god or goddess above all others; others prayed |
| of Poseidon In Ancient GreeceThe many gods and | | | | to specific figures at different points in the year or |
| goddesses of the ancient Greek culture played | | | | for different strengths. If a mariner was about to go |
| important roles in every Greek's life. From the family | | | | to sea, it is pretty certain that he would have prayed |
| hearth, to the life-giving sun, to the water they | | | | to Poseidon. |
| bathed in, Greek gods were seen to govern all | | | | |