Poseidon

Poseidon, Olympian God of the Oceans and Trident King of Atlantis.

**Poseidon**, is both a fictional character and antagonist of the *HCoW* series created by Jade Raymond and Kaname Fujioka. He was revered as the Olympian God of the seas, rivers, waters, and oceans, in Greek mythology.

He was also the "**Trident King**" of Atlantis who ruled as *Dikastes Basileus* (Grand Adjudicator). In terms of power, he is surpassed in eminence only by his younger brother, with his oldest brother, being his brother's fair equal.

Atlantis was first ruled by Atlas but Poseidon, seeking power for himself, actually supplanted his own son as the reigning monarch and instead gave all his children the subordinate position of *Archon* to manage the city's affairs.

He is surpassed in eminence only by his brothers, Zeus and **Poseidon** although it is possible that Hades is considered equal to Poseidon. He is the oldest son of the Titans: Cronus and Rhea and the husband of Persephone.

"*My one wish is that I had more time to learn from you. In time, I may have learned to be more human.*"

—Poseidon, to Kassandra, in the c. 422 BCE, before the war.

## Appearance & Biography

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### Appearance

* Hair Color: Black
* Skin Color: Not Known
* Eye Color: Blue
* Age: Not Known
* Birthday: Not Known
* Height: Not Known
* Weight: Not Known

## Personality

Prior to being infected by the evils of Pandora's Box due to Lucifer's actions, Poseidon was apparently a benevolent God, who cared greatly for many mortals and worshippers alike. He would often grant safe passage to many sailors and was protective of his own domain. In spite of his benevolent nature, he much like his brother cheated on Amphitrite by having many flings, Medusa and Princess being notable examples.

"*You have disrespected the Gods for the last time, Kratos!*"

—Poseidon, to Kratos, during the war.
After being infected probably with "Anger", he notably became much more angrier and weary as he gave multiple death threats to Kratos (who he aided in stopping the Hydra King prior to being infected) when the latter destroyed his city, warned him about challenging the Gods when confronting him and reasonably but angrily tried talking him out of destroying Olympus as it would mean the death of the entire world.

Despite this, Poseidon notably showed greater resilience to the evils unlike his brethren, evidenced by his note indicating how he apologized to his Princess for making her the subject of his rage (though he did not free her) and disapproved of Zeus' cruelty towards Pandora as a result of "Fear" and expressed his fear that his brother changed for the worst.

## Relationships

### Family

* Gaia (grandmother) †
* Uranus (grandfather) †
* Cronus (father) †
* Rhea (mother)
* Oceanus (uncle/father-in-law) †
* Hyperion (uncle) †
* Gyges (uncle) †
* Aegaeon (uncle) †
* Cottus (uncle)
* Aphrodite (aunt/adoptive niece)
* Hades (brother) †
* Hestia (sister)
* Hera (sister) †
* Demeter (sister)
* Zeus (brother) †
* Amphitrite (cousin/wife)
* Princess (lover/cousin) †
* Medusa (lover) †
* Triton (son)
* Theseus (son) †
* Pegasus (son) †
* Polyphemus (son) †
* Atlas
* Diaprepes (son)
* Mestor (son)
* Azaes (son)
* Ampheres (son)
* Gadiros (son)
* Elasippos (son)
* Mneseas (son)
* Evaimon (son)
* Autochthonos (son)
* Helios (cousin) †
* Eos (cousin) †
* Selene (cousin)
* Kratos (nephew)
* Deimos (nephew) †
* Lysandra (niece-in-law) †
* Xena (niece-in-law) †
* Ares (nephew) †
* Peirithous (nephew) †
* Athena (niece) †
* Apollo (nephew)
* Artemis (niece)
* Hermes (nephew) †
* Hercules (nephew) †
* Hephaestus (nephew) †
* Perseus (nephew) †
* Minos (nephew) †
* Muses (nieces)
* Calliope (great-niece)
* Atreus (great-nephew)

## Abilities and Powers

Poseidon was one of the most powerful of the Olympian gods, second only to Zeus, and surpassing Hades. It is notable that Poseidon could have single-handedly bested the Titans, having downed two of them and making short work of Gaia, had Kratos not intervened. It should be noted that his power seems to be in direct proportion to the amount of water nearby. During the Second Titanomachy, Poseidon was strong because he had access to the sea, but once Kratos separated him from it, he was more vulnerable. This would explain why Poseidon resorts to using lightning instead of water during the first Titanomachy.

### Powers

* **Olympian Physiology**:
	+ **Atmokinesis**: As the God of the storm, Poseidon possesses the power to manipulate storms, and lightning, able to create strong waves and violent storms to bring the rage of the ocean upon those who anger him.
		- **Cryokinesis**: Poseidon can manipulate and control ice.
	+ **Hydrokinesis**: As the God of the sea, Poseidon possesses the power to manipulate and control water, ranging from tidal waves and whirlpools to a watery construct in his image. Since water does not retain a shape, it is clear that Poseidon's control over water is not only immense but precise, in retaining the size and shape of his Titan form.
		- **Eco-Hydrokinesis**: Poseidon has complete control over the element of water. He can control all the water in the world.
		- **Water Breathing**: Poseidon can breathe underwater.
	+ **Electrokinesis**: Poseidon can generate and manipulate electricity. He used this power to help Hades in defeating Atlas. He bestowed Kratos with a small portion of his electrokinetic power. He uses his trident to shoot bolts of electricity at Kratos and Gaia.
		- **Hydro-Electrokinesis**: Due to his control over the seas and its storms, this accounts for Poseidon's electricity-based abilities.
	+ **Immortality**: As a god, he is immortal and can live forever. Like his brothers and the other Olympians, Poseidon doesn't age and is not affected by time, only divine weapons, other Gods, and Titans can kill him.
	+ **Flight**: Poseidon was able to propel or accelerate himself through the air with great speed and force.
	+ **Power Granting**: Poseidon can grant powers to his followers, as shown when he gave Kratos the power of Poseidon's Rage. He also gave the Redeemed Warrior great resilience, allowing them to sustain massive amounts of damage before death as well as the power to use the waters of the deep to aid them in battle by creating Walls of Water and even creating Sea Storms right in the midst of battle without being near a source of water, with these waters they are able to heal themselves and allies. Poseidon also grants his followers the use of Cryokinesis, allowing them to create large spires of ice and even freezing opponents to crush them.
	+ **Shapeshifting**: He could reform himself into a massive, elemental form resembling a Titan. This form, in his own image, was entirely water-based, with rocks forming details on his chest and head. In this form he is at his most powerful, with all of his powers and strength greatly augmented. However, his measure still pales in comparison with the Titans.
	+ **Regeneration**: He can regenerate himself. When one of several Hippocampi hands (sting/tentacles) is chopped off and is not damaged further, it will regenerate again.
	+ **Teleportation**: As the ruler of Atlantis, Poseidon can teleport to anywhere via sea and water.
	+ **Astral Projection**: Poseidon was able to project an image of himself to communicate with Kratos.
	+ **Plague Creation**: Poseidon was able to create a plague to infect the village of Thera to encourage Herodius to search for the Ambrosia.
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: His Titanic form also primed his already great strength, allowing him to pound Gaia and Kratos with great force.
	+ **Superhuman Durability**: Poseidon can withstand great attacks before submitting to defeat, and due to his Warriors possessing great durability as well, he should be far more durable than Ares. In fact, his durability was likely only matched (or surpassed) by his brothers Hades and Zeus.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: Poseidon's energy and vigor in combat are far greater than that of mortal men, enough to fight the Titans, though he can be defeated.
	+ **Superhuman Agility**: Poseidon has a higher jumping capacity than mortals. It is unknown if his agility was on par with that of Hermes.
	+ **Invincibility**: When in the waters of the deep, Poseidon is invincible and all of his attributes are multiplied greatly. However the farther away he is from the sea, the less of his "true" power he can exhibit. This was the case with his battle with Kratos, as they were several miles away from the sea at the battle.
	+ **Hippocampi Control**: In elemental form, below his waist a large jet of water coming from a rock formation was maintained, with Hippocampi protruding out of it, which Poseidon used actively in his battle with Gaia and Kratos. He could also control them even without his elemental form, but the creatures themselves are smaller, one even managing to wrap around his forearm; this is seen when the gods looked down from Mount Olympus to the climbing Titans below. He can even use the Hippocampi as makeshift arms to battle Kratos and Gaia.

### Weapons

* **Poseidon's Trident**: Trident was Poseidon's primary weapon and one of his primary symbols it was a gift from Cyclopes after Zeus, freed them from Tartarus.

## History

### Past

#### Early Life

##### Great War

Like most of his siblings, Poseidon was swallowed by the Titan King Cronus. When he was released, he fought alongside his brother, Zeus, in the Great War of the Gods and Titans. During a great battle between the Gods and the Titans, Poseidon aided his brother Hades to bring down the mighty Atlas. After Atlas saved his uncle Cronus from having his soul captured by Hades, Atlas was electrocuted by Poseidon's thunder, bringing him to his knees.

Hades reacted swiftly and with his fiery chains he grasped onto Atlas. With Poseidon further electrocuting Atlas, Hades was able to capture the Titan's soul, making him stronger. After the Blade of Olympus was created and the Titans were banished to the Tartarus; the pit of torment, Poseidon was given dominion over all seas. He took Amphitrite as his wife and watched over the waters of Greece, being worshiped by sailors to grant safe passage in his waters.

## See also

* Poseidon
* Poseidon's Rage
* Poseidon's Chamber
* Atlantis
* Hippocampi
* Temple of Poseidon

## External links

* Poseidon *Wikipedia*
* Poseidon *Assassin's Creed Wiki*
* Poseidon *God of War Wiki*
* Poseidon *Myths and Folklore Wiki*
* Poseidon *Tomb Raider Wiki*

## Notes & Trivia

* According to the myths, the Titan Cronus devoured every child he begat with his sister-wife Rhea. When Zeus saved his siblings, they accompanied him as the new gods, and became part of the twelve mightiest. In order from oldest to youngest, the children were Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades and Poseidon before Zeus.
* The mural depicting Poseidon is based on a painting on an amphora from Late Classical period, depicting the Battle of the Giants and Gods.
* The amulet worn by Barnabas and Mydon for example is that of Poseidon, featuring his trident.