Poseidon

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* Titanomachy
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**Poseidon** is the God and King of the Sea. He is the second son of Kronos and Rhea, younger brother of Hades, older brother of Zeus, and husband of Amphitrite. He is a member of the 6 Traitors Dynasty.

## Appearance

Poseidon has sea-green skin and beach curled hair. He has a large scar across his left eye. When feeling strong emotions, his ears become fins.

Unlike his brothers, who dress professionally while on Olympus, Poseidon typically wears casual clothing, such as t-shirts or tracksuits. In the Mortal Realm, he wears a purple Greek tunic with golden accessories.

## Background

### **The Titanomachy**

Poseidon was born the second son of the Titans Kronos and Rhea. Before him was his older brother Hades (at the time known as Aidoneus). His father Kronos consumed Hades before Poseidon was born in order to thwart a prophecy that his children would be his undoing. Poseidon was no exception, though he was able to stay longer than Hades did before he was devoured by Kronos. Years later, Poseidon and Hades were both freed by their younger brother Zeus, who managed to avoid Kronos.

Eventually, Poseidon joined a rebel force against the tyranny of the Titans, known in the present day as the 6 Traitors Dynasty, alongside his brothers, Hades and Zeus, and the three goddesses Hera, Demeter, and Hestia. Together the 6 rebelled against the tyranny of the Titans known as the Titanomachy. Following the defeat of Kronos, Poseidon and his brothers became the new rulers of the cosmos. Poseidon became the ruler of the ocean and eventually married Amphitrite.

## Personality

Poseidon can often be a little dense, frequently failing to pick up on certain cues that may be obvious to others. He is also known to be somewhat impulsive and reckless. The best example of this was when he was banned from a club for destroying the mermaid tanks, oblivious to this being a bad thing.
This is not to say he is devoid of wisdom. He often reveals his intelligence in brief bouts, pointing out to Hades that having an emotional affair could be just as bad as one based on physical intimacy, and then quickly switching his attention to the cat-shaped pancake he made.

## Relationships

### **Parents**

#### Kronos

Kronos is Poseidon's Father. Rhea told Kronos that Poseidon was simply "a very ugly bird" to prevent him from consuming him. However, like Hades, he was eventually eaten but kept separated from each other. When Zeus frees him and Hades, he joins the war to take down Kronos for his crimes. Like Hades and other members of the 6 Traitors Dynasty, Poseidon received a scar, across his left eye, from his Father.

#### Rhea

Rhea is Poseidon's Mother. Rhea told Kronos that Poseidon was simply "a very ugly bird" to prevent him from consuming him. Not much is know of their relationship before he was eaten by Kronos. It is unknown how close the two were before he was devoured by Kronos.

### **Siblings**

#### Hades

Poseidon is Hades' younger brother. The two get along fairly well, despite Hades' occasional annoyance over Poseidon's reckless lifestyle and childish nature. The two would not meet until their brother Zeus freed them from Kronos. The two spent their time recovering and were able to understand each other trauma as they, along with Hera, Hestia, and Demeter, were cursed and branded by Kronos during the war. Hades felt guilt over Poseidon having to have shared the same prison as him. In the present day, the two are still close as they attend brunch together with Zeus, despite Hades protest at times. Hades appears to be the one that picks up after Poseidon's messes, as he pays for the damage Poseidon causes at the strip club where Zeus choose to have their brunch.

Seeing Hades trying to be quite about his morning with Persephone, Poseidon teasingly asking if Persephone was available to be his second wife which results in Hades grabbing Poseidon in anger and tells him to stay away from her. Both Poseidon and Zeus smile at his outburst and get Hades to admit his intense feelings for the her. Poseidon also shows great disgust over the idea of Hades' proposing to Minthe, stating she is the meanest nymph he's ever met. When Hera arrives and shows anger over Hades' attraction to Persephone, Poseidon was quick to defend Hades.

During their second brunch, Poseidon ambushes Hades with brunch along with Zeus despite Hades wanting time alone since he is struggling over his feelings for Persephone despite still being in a relationship with Minthe. Poseidon goes to make pancakes for his brothers which prompts Hades to tell him not to make a mess of his cabinets. When talking about Minthe and Persephone, Poseidon warns Hades that his relationship with Persephone could be considered an emotional affair which could be more damaging than a physical affair. This greatly concerns Hades as he does not want to cheat on either of the women. When Zeus suggest a "conversional" idea, Poseidon was immediately annoyed and knew what Zeus was suggesting that Hades kidnap Persephone and force her to be his wife.

    In Episode 130, both older brothers knew that Zeus used his status to send out an arrest warrant on both Persephone and her mother Demeter without their consent. Despite Hades' known feelings for Persephone, Poseidon plans to stand with Zeus during the trial but unlike Zeus, Hades holds no anger towards him. The brothers meet again as the trial begins and Hades arrives to confront Zeus about a reporter claims about Zeus considering a marriage between Apollo and Persephone, Poseidon is shown to be rather concern about the two brothers fighting yet again. As Zeus tries to defend himself, Hades takes the moment to help Poseidon tie his tie and looks at Zeus with disappointment, seemingly being unaware once again about Zeus' deals and plans. Although he chose to stand with Zeus, Poseidon wishes Hades' luck as Hades decides to leave and heads to the courtroom.

When Persephone choses Hades to act as her lawyer, Poseidon watches him leave him and Zeus to be at her side. Unlike Zeus, he is not vocally anger at him but seems more concern over this discussion. While Zeus shows that he forgot who Minthe was during the trial, Poseidon has to lean in to remind Zeus. As the trial comes to end and results in Persephone's banishment, Poseidon is the first to question Zeus' decision and inform Zeus not only took Hades' love away but the future Queen of the Underworld. Due to Zeus' decision, Hades terminates all relationships from the Underworld and Olympus, resulting in the brother fighting and Poseidon to stay by Zeus' side before falling under his coma.

After Poseidon wakes up, he wastes no time and visits Hades who he hugs and expresses how much he missed his big brother. As Persephone is taken away Hera, Amphitrite, and Aphrodite, Poseidon stays with Hades who expresses his worries about where his relationship with Persephone stands after her return and new role as Queen. As he tends to his brother injuries and helps him get dress, Poseidon advises Hades to not overthink everything.

#### Zeus

Poseidon is Zeus' older brother. Poseidon appears more agreeable to hangouts with Zeus than Hades is, tagging along with little complaint. The two appear to be closer to each other than to Hades, more knowledgeable of what the other is doing, and more often than not seen with each other. Zeus is aware of how to get his older brother upset as he brought Odysseus to his party and only did as it was entertaining to see Poseidon upset. Poseidon shows disapproval of Zeus acting on his own without his or Hades' input as he believes they're supposed to discuss it as a group.

When Zeus sends out an arrest warrant on both Persephone and her mother Demeter without Hades or Poseidon's knowledge or consent, both older brothers knew Zeus did it because of his status as "King of the God." The brothers meet again as the trial begins and despite Hades making a public statement that he will not be siding with Zeus during the trial, Poseidon chose to stay by his younger brother's side. When Hades comforts Zeus about a reporter claims about Zeus considering a marriage between Apollo and Persephone, Poseidon is shown to be rather concern about the two brothers fighting yet again. As Zeus tries to defend himself by saying he was only considering it, Poseidon looks at him with disappointment which makes Zeus further defend himself by stating the marriage would not really happen.

As the trial begins, both brothers are rather shocked when Persephone discovers a loophole so that Hades can act as her lawyer. When Hades reveals that Persephone only got her internship after a bet, both brothers agree that it was a legitimated way to gain a job. As Hades angrily goes off on Thanatos, Poseidon asks Zeus if they should stop but Zeus says the scene was entertaining. When Thetis arrives after Thanatos' testimony with a cursed Minthe to show the court, Zeus forgot who Minthe was which resulted in Poseidon in reminding him that Minthe was Hades' ex.

As the trial comes to end and results in Persephone's banishment, Poseidon is the first to question Zeus' decision and inform Zeus not only took Hades' love away but the future Queen of the Underworld. Due to Zeus' decision, Hades terminates all relationships from the Underworld and Olympus, resulting in the brother fighting and Poseidon to stay by Zeus' side before falling under his coma. During his coma, Zeus would call and speak with Amphitrite to check up on his brother.

### **Romantic**

#### Amphitrite

Not is much known between them but it's likely Poseidon met Amphitrite after the war when he's assigned to the sea. Amphitrite and Poseidon appear to love one another greatly and as stated by Hades, are open to poly relationships. Sometime during their marriage, Poseidon had a brief relationship with Demeter, a member of the 6 Traitors Dynasty, which produced a child, but the extent to what Amphitrite knew is unknown. The two would also go on to have three including, including an infant son. After Hades mentions about wanting a queen, Poseidon was willing to let Hades 'borrow' his wife, but it could have also been him joking around, similar to when he told Hades he was searching for a second wife and asked if Persephone was available.

During Persephone's trial, Amphitrite is shown carrying their infant son when Demeter brings up her son with Poseidon which results in Amphitrite having no reaction, indicating she was aware of the relationship and her stepson. When Poseidon enters a coma years after the trial, Amphitrite is by his side and watches over him as he sleeps while keeping in contact with Zeus. After Persephone defects Kronos, who was the cause of his coma, Poseidon wakes up and is greeted and hugged by his wife and children. The two would go to Underworld to reunite with friends before Poseidon tended to Hades while Amphitrite tended to Persephone.

#### **Demeter**

Poseidon and Demeter are two members of the 6 Traitors Dynasty, knowing each other for many years. Eventually, sometime after Persephone's birth, the two would have a brief relationship which result in the two having a son. However, Poseidon would not be present in their child's life, infuriating Demeter as their son always ask of him and he never gave her any child support.

### **Children**

#### **A Horse (name unknown)**

Despite being his son, Poseidon is stated to be absent from his life despite the fact his son is constantly asking about him. When Demeter brings it up in the court room, Poseidon looks nervous and avoids eye contact with Demeter.

#### Poseidon's Son

Poseidon is the father of the nameless infant and while there is very little information know about them, such as whether he is his first child with his wife. Poseidon brought his son to a meeting with his brothers and had asked Hades to hold his son while he had a drink. Afterwards, Poseidon held onto his child for the rest of the meeting.

Years after Poseidon wakes up from a coma, he is surrounded by his wife and three children, with one possibly being his son who he brought with him to the meeting with his brothers.

### **Enemies**

#### Odysseus

Although there has yet to be an explanation on why he despises Odysseus, the latter has shown concern when he notices Poseidon found him among the crowd at Zeus and Hera's party. Poseidon shows great anger when seeing him and warns him to keep walking. Zeus states he invited Odysseus for the sole purpose of watching Poseidon get upset as it was entertaining to him.

## Powers and Abilities

* Poseidon can control large bodies of water and create tidal waves.
* He can spontaneously teleport when summoned.
* When feeling strong emotions or otherwise using his powers, his ears become fins.
* Like his brothers, he has the ability to shape-shift. His animal form is a large green horse, since Poseidon is also known as God of horses in original myth. He can also disguise himself as a mortal.

## Gallery

Poseidon mentioning Minthe.Poseidon and Amphitrite in the family portrait.Poseidon being summoned to distract Apollo.Poseidon disguised as a mortal.Poseidon with his son.Hades and Poseidon.Poseidon and Hades being rescued from Kronos by Zeus.Young Hades and Poseidon after being rescued.Young Poseidon.Young Poseidon and Hades adjusting to the light.Poseidon bothering Hestia with seaweed.
## Trivia

* According to the 2018 LO QnA, Poseidon's favorite drink is craft beer.