Poseidon/Relationships

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## Family

### Zeus

**Zeus**: Poseidon's younger brother.
When it comes to the three brothers, Zeus seems to be the one Poseidon has the most in common with. Nonetheless, there is an implication that he has been feeling overshadowed by his younger brother, Zeus. However, he is also clearly intimidated by Zeus, this can be seen in his Duo Boon dialogue with him when Poseidon claims to be more powerful and dashing than his brother only for Zeus to subtly warn him to watch what he says to Zagreus which makes Poseidon quickly flatter his brother by proclaiming Zeus as "the most elegant, powerful and most divine of the Gods".

### Demeter

**Demeter**: Poseidon's foster sister.
Demeter does not have a pious relationship with Poseidon. He tells Zagreus that despite his subtle approach, she enjoys mocking him. Demeter will continue to speak ill of him indirectly, telling Zagreus that he has more important things to do than listen to Poseidon. They do not share the same opinion about the weather, and Demeter probably has a long and complicated history of struggle with him.

### Athena

**Athena**: Poseidon's niece.
Poseidon and Athena incredibly seem to have a positive relationship between them. She comments that, when she enlisted her family's help to help Zagreus, her uncle Poseidon was the first who jumped in and pledged his power over sea and land. Poseidon says that his niece Athena is the smartest of the family, and by the way she takes care of everyone, no one would know that she doesn't have children.

### Ares

**Ares**: Poseidon's nephew.
Both have caused wars, on land and at sea, and they have different views on war. Poseidon thinks that if his nephew weren't so odd and made an effort to be more approachable, they would have more in common. Ares is grateful to his uncle; it was he who spoke for the god of war when he was sometimes imprisoned and humiliated.

### Artemis

**Artemis**: Poseidon's niece.
She can be reserved with her family members, but Artemis doesn't like to hear her uncle talking, she will dodge Poseidon as much as she can. Poseidon in turn, considers Artemis to be too stiff, unabled to take a simple jest and that her sour looks makes it harder for her to attract a potential mate. He thinks it's great that she finally enjoys talking to Zagreus, in addition to her nymph friends.

### Apollo

**Apollo**: Poseidon's nephew.
Their relationship is currently unknown.

### Aphrodite

**Aphrodite**: The Goddess of Love and Beauty.
Aphrodite delivers a beautiful speech to Zagreus in which she confesses that, although each member of her family has their quirks, they always remain united and the love they feel for each other will persist until the end. However, the plan backfires when Poseidon discovers the two of them talking alone. Poseidon says he will keep his mouth shut and leave them alone, implying that the goddess had ulterior motives. Aphrodite is incensed by Poseidon's rude comment and explodes in anger in front of Zagreus, expressing her surprise at how foolish and brutish he can be.

### Hermes

**Hermes**: Poseidon's nephew.
He likes to play with his uncle, commenting that his uncle Poseidon gave Zagreus his blessing before him, of course, only because Hermes allowed. Hermes finds it amusing that Uncle Poseidon still thinks of himself as agile. Poseidon is not aware of this fact.

### Dionysus

**Dionysus**: Poseidon's nephew.
Poseidon seems to get along well with his nephew Dionysus, considering him similars, as they are both very relaxed, receptive and enjoy a good time and consider joining a feast with Zagreus as well.

### Hades

**Hades**: Poseidon's older brother.
Hades was the one who taught Poseidon how to fight with his trident, after giving up using the sword. When he gave up using a sword, and much to Hades' dismay, Poseidon became so well known that he is now associated with the weapon. Poseidon is fond of his brother; Hades, however, admits he rarely misses him and wouldn't want his influence to interfere with the way he handles things.

### Zagreus

**Zagreus**: Poseidon's nephew.
Zagreus will say how he considers him easygoing, wishing his father was more like his old uncle. His uncle Poseidon was the first Olympian to leap and pledged his power to Zagreus, when he was contacted by the goddess Athena to help Zagreus. He is very fond of Zagreus, and calls him his favorite nephew, acting like a nice uncle to him at all times, and will be very protective of him.