noun
Poseidon
puh-SYDN
Poseidon (noun) means the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Example: “Sailors prayed to Poseidon before the long voyage.”
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The Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
"Sailors prayed to Poseidon before the long voyage."
How to use Poseidon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek god who rules the sea, roughly the same figure as the Roman god Neptune.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Poseidon, the sea god equivalent to the Roman Neptune.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Poseidon” mean?
The word “Poseidon” means the Greek god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. In plain terms, the Greek god who rules the sea, roughly the same figure as the Roman god Neptune.
How do you pronounce “Poseidon”?
“Poseidon” is pronounced puh-SYDN (/pəˈsaɪdn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “Poseidon” in a sentence?
Here is “Poseidon” used in a sentence: “Sailors prayed to Poseidon before the long voyage.”
What part of speech is “Poseidon”?
“Poseidon” is a noun.
Where does the word “Poseidon” come from?
The word “Poseidon” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Poseidon, the sea god equivalent to the Roman Neptune.
