| Poseidon is one of the more famous of the | | | | govern all aspects of daily life. While some |
| deities of ancient Greece. Here is an | | | | regions of the Greek realm were actual cults, |
| overview of who he was, what he did and his | | | | which meant they worshiped one god or goddess |
| position the Pantheon.The Role of Poseidon In | | | | above all others; others prayed to specific |
| Ancient GreeceThe many gods and goddesses of | | | | figures at different points in the year or |
| the ancient Greek culture played important | | | | for different strengths. If a mariner was |
| roles in every Greek's life. From the family | | | | about to go to sea, it is pretty certain that |
| hearth, to the life-giving sun, to the water | | | | he would have prayed to Poseidon. |
| they bathed in, Greek gods were seen to | | | | |