063 - The Lord of the Sea

In this episode, we discuss the myths, iconography, and cultic worship of Poseidon, the violent and unpredictable god who ruled over the sea

Supplementary Resources (Videos, Photos, Other Podcasts)

Video/Poseidon, God of the Sea and Horses (AH Encyclopedia)

Video/Poseidon, God of the Seas (Mythology Short Stories)

 

Video/ Poseidon - Neptune (Greek Myth Comix)

Photo/Pinake of Poseidon Holding Trident (from Corinth)

Photo/Pinake of Amphitrite Holding Trident (from Corinth)

Photo/Vase Painting of Poseidon Enthroned

Photo/Hellenistic Statue of Poseidon

Photo/Hellenistic Sculpture of Nereus, Doris, and Oceanos (from Pergamum)

Photo/Roman Relief of the Marriage of Poseidon and Amphitrite

Photo/Gold Armband with Image of Triton

Photo/Renaissance Statue of Triton Blowing Conch Shell (in Rome)

Photo/Roman Mosaic of Poseidon at Zeugma

Photo/Roman Mosaic of Procession of Poseidon and Amphitrite

Photo/Modern Statue of Poseidon (in Copenhagen)

Video/Athena vs Poseidon: The Naming of a City (Athena Productions)

Photo/Ruins of Temple of Poseidon at Sounion

Video/Miscellaneous Myths: Nerites (Overly Sarcastic Productions)

 

Recommended Podcast Episodes:

***Ancients - Poseidon, God of the Sea

***History Hack - Horses in the Ancient World
***MythTake - Neptune/Poseidon