basic info
Cronos and Rhea were Poseidon's parents and after his birth along with his other siblings (except for Zeus) he was swallowed by his father. There are some people who believe that Rhea hid Poseidon when she gave birth to him in a flock of sheep and gave Cronos a baby horse instead. It is from that story why Poseidon is credited for the creation of horse.
After Zeus defeated their father Poseidon got control of the sea. The palace of Poseidon was in the depth of the sea near Aegae in Euboea , where he kept his horses. With these horses he rode in a chariot over the waves of the sea, which became smooth as he approached. Poseidon had the ability to create earthquakes, cause floods/droughts, control the ferocity of the sea, and create springs. |