Claim: The trident, also known as trishula (in Hinduism), is a divine instrument usually connected to Poseidon the god of the sea.
Evidence: In Hinduism, it is the weapon of Shiva, known as trishula (Sanskrit for "triple-spear"). This divine instrument is said to have been forged by the cyclopes. The trident is associated with the sea-god Poseidon and his Roman counterpart Neptune.