What Were Poiseidon's Characteristics

it was well known that Poseidon was quite temperamental. when in a good mood he would create land and keep the seas calm. when angered, however, he would wreak havoc on anything that crossed his path. It was also not uncommon that the cause of shipwrecks and drownings were attributed to his wrath. consequently many sailors relied on Poseidon to ensure a safe voyage. typically, they would drown a horse as a sacrifice to the marine deity in the hopes of keeping him in good spirits. besides his unpredictable mood swings, Poseidon's other defining characteristics were his hyper-masculinity and objectification of women. he engaged in many love affairs with a host of partners. he fathered numerous children, both human and divine. some of