Poseidon

**Poseidon **  **Basic Background** Throughout Greek Mythology, Poseidon was the god of the oceans, horses and earthquakes. Poseidon was highly respected in Bronze Age Greece and was included with the Olympian gods. He is the brother of Zeus and Hades and has many children. This is a [|Homeric hymn] to Poseidon, who was the protector of many Hellenic cities, though he lost the contest for Athens to Athena. He is the intense keeper of the seas, the god whom sea-farers calm down to ensure safe journeys. He is second in command to [|Zeus], god of the heavens. Poseidon was given his watery domain after he and his brothers battled a lot to divide the universe among them, following a great victory from the titan gods. Here are more interesting facts about this popular sea god: 1. He is the creator of horses. He pursued his sister Demeter and she had asked for the most beautiful animal in the entire world. So he created the first horse as a gift to her. Seamen were known to sacrifice horses by drowning them to send it as a gift to the gods. 2. Most of the time, Poseidon was portrayed as a greedy, vengeful god who used his powers to inflict damage on his enemies or trespassers. He was one god who had many disputes with other gods over patronage of cities. The most famous one was the battle with Athena over Athens. 3. His powers came from an enchanted trident. Poseidon received his trident from [|Cyclopes] who helped him and his brothers win against their father Kronos. He would strike the ground to cause chaotic seas, shipwrecks and earthquakes. In fact, people once called him the 'Earth-Shaker' for this very reason. 4. Despite his frequent vengeful side, he had a good side as well. When he was acting generous, he cooperated with other gods to restore lands and set up new colonies. He was known to have worked with the god Apollo to ensure safe passage of colonists on new lands. He also helped many mortals in the epic battle of Troy. 5. Poseidon, like his brother Zeus, was the father of many heroes and mythical beasts. His first wife was an ancient goddess of the sea called [|Amphitrite]. He was also said to be the father of the hero Theseus (conceived by Aethra, queen of Athens) and the mythical horse Pegasus (from his affair with Medusa, a gorgon).  **Natural Leader of Others ** Poseidon is a natural leader of others because he rules the sea, is the creater of horses and their extreme power and strength. Sailors prayed to Poseidon for a safe voyage. In his caring aspect, Poseidon created new islands and offered calm seas. Therefore, he would guide those who respected him and were kind to his creations and seas. **Monsters and Storms of Poseidon ** [|Polyphemus] was the son of Poseidon and a sea-nymph. He is identified as a Cyclopes by his single huge eye in the middle of his head. He lived on the island of Sicily with his brothers. He is present in both Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. In the Odyssey he takes Odysseus and the crew that are present captive in his cave; he eats six of the sailors. The vulgar giant is blinded by the cunning Odysseus. In the Aeneid he is a threat to Aeneas and his crew. **The Relationships of Poseidon **
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 * His wife was Amphitrite, daughter of [|Nereus]and [|Doris].
 * He also fell in love with Pelops, a beautiful youth, son of Tantalus. He took Pelops up to Olympus and made him his lover, even before Zeus did the same with Ganymede. To thank Pelops for his love, Poseidon gave him a winged chariot, to use in the race against Oenomaus for the hand of Hippodamia.
 * He had a child with Demeter and their child was a horse, Arion, which was capable of human speech.
 * Poseidon had an affair with Alope, his granddaughter through Cercyon, begetting Hippothoon. Cercyon had his daughter buried alive.
 * Poseidon rescued Amymone from a lecherous satyr and then concieved a child, Nauplius, by her.
 * A mortal woman named Tyro was married to Cretheus (with whom she had one son, Aeson) but loved Enipeus, a river god. She pursued Enipeus, who refused her advances.
 * One day, Poseidon, filled with lust for Tyro, disguised himself as Enipeus and from their union was born Pelias and Neleus, twin boys.
 * With Medusa, Poseidon had sexual intercourse on the floor of a temple to Athena. Medusa was changed into a monster.
 * When she was later beheaded by the hero Perseus, Chrysaor and Pegasus emerged from her neck.
 * After raping Caeneus, Poseidon fulfilled her request and changed her into a man.



Indiana Jones


**Basic Background ** [|Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones Jr]. (also known as Indy) Born: July 1, 1899, in New Jersey Family: Son of professor Henry Jones Sr. Occupation: Fictional professor, archaeologist, adventurer and main protagonist of the 1981 adventure film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (later retitled "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark"); its prequel, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984); and the sequels "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" (1989) and "[|Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]" - which opens today in 12,000 locations worldwide, according to Variety. Trademark: Jones is notable for his trademark bullwhip, fedora, leather jacket and fear of snakes. Screen portrayals: The character is most famously played by Harrison Ford; however, he also has been portrayed by River Phoenix (as the young Indiana in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"), Corey Carrier, Sean Patrick Flanery and George Hall (TV's "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles" from 1992-93). In addition to his film and television appearances, the character has been featured in novels, comics, role-playing games, [|video games]and other media.



**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Natural Leader of Others ** He aided many along his adventures through Egypt and through ancient pyramids and atrifacts.Indiana Jones, a [|young boy scout], he tries to prevent the gold cross of Coronado fall into the hands of some traffickers findings. The tear of the hands of criminals with the aim of giving it authority so that it can be in a museum, and after a hard chase, comes home. The father, however, is too busy with his notes to hear, and the young man is forced to make the cross to traffickers because, as it turns out, the sheriff, occurred at his home, is on their side, and recognize them as “legitimate owners “of the building. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Monsters and Storms ** snakes are his greatest fear, scorpians, booby-traps, and explosives. Huge problem solver. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The Relationships ** [|Marion Ravenwood]is indiana jones number one girl and she helps him through his adventures and shows great interest in him. Her first appearance was in the 1981 film, Raiders of the Lost Ark. She continues to come up in the following movies and she uses all her knowledge to help Indy find what he's looking for and how to be safe from harm.



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