Earth Shaker, Ancient Greek Poseidon

As an epithet, Earth Shaker marks Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea and earthquakes. I drew inspiration for my painting  from a bronze statue housed in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens. The statue was discovered in the ocean at Artemisium

Poseidon was an important figure in ancient Greek mythology and one of the twelve Olympian deities. He was primarily known as the god of the sea, water, storms, earthquakes, and horses.

In Greek mythology, Poseidon was characterized as a formidable and volatile deity often depicted wielding a trident, a symbol of his authority over the sea and ability to conjure storms. He was frequently depicted riding a chariot drawn by horses.

Poseidon was the brother of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Hades, the god of the underworld. According to mythology, the three brothers divided the world among themselves, with Poseidon ruling over the sea.

Additionally, Poseidon featured prominently in numerous mythical narratives. Moreover, he sided with the Greeks in the Trojan War and aided them against the Trojans. Additionally, he was a significant antagonist to the protagonist, Odysseus, in Homer’s epic poem “Odyssey.”

Worship of Poseidon was widespread in ancient Greece, especially in coastal areas where the sea played a vital role in the daily lives of the inhabitants. Ruins of a temple dedicated to Poseidon can be found at Sounio, near Athens.

I used this work to represent The Knight of Water in my tarot deck, Tarot of the Morning Star