What Does the Name Poseidon Mean
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Poseidon Name Meaning
Greek MythologyPossibly derived from Greek ποσις (posis) "husband, lord" and δα (da) "earth". In Greek mythology Poseidon was the unruly god of the sea and earthquakes, the brother of Zeus. He was often depicted...
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