Poseidon produced strange children. His children were half men and half fish. When Demeter changed into a horse, so did Poseidon to continue chasing Demeter. Out of their love a wonderful horse, Arion was born. This horse had the power of speech and was sure to compete in all the car riageraces in Greece. Poseidon robbed the ophane, took her to an island. She was a beautiful woman. Poseidon changed her into a sheep and himself into a ram. The golden fleece was born.
Poseidon was a major patron God of several large cities within Greece. In Athens, he was behind to Athena, and in Corinth he was the main God of the city. Apollo was a close associate God, and while Poseidon was generally seen to be in the areas of the Earth and bodies of water, he also had another trait that was a bit more sinister. Poseidon was also blamed for causing mental disturbances, such as epilepsy. He shared this ability with both the God Dionysus, and the creatures known as the Maenads.
Poseidon was a major patron God of several large cities within Greece. In Athens, he was behind to Athena, and in Corinth he was the main God of the city. Apollo was a close associate God, and while Poseidon was generally seen to be in the areas of the Earth and bodies of water, he also had another trait that was a bit more sinister. Poseidon was also blamed for causing mental disturbances, such as epilepsy. He shared this ability with both the God Dionysus, and the creatures known as the Maenads.