Also called Earth-shaker, Poseidon Hippios, Enosichthon, Poseidon Asphaleios.
Their story
When the brothers drew lots, Poseidon took the sea, and he lived in a golden palace beneath the waves at Aigai. He competed with Athena for Athens, striking the Acropolis with his trident to bring forth a salt spring. Though he lost that contest, sailors everywhere prayed to him for calm seas.
Their day
Monday. In modern practice, some honour Poseidon on Monday because the Moon governs the tides of his sea.
Best times to give to them
- the eighth day of each lunar month, sacred to him
- the month of Poseideon in midwinter
- before a sea voyage or long trip
- at the seashore
What they like being given
- a libation of fresh water, or wine or grape juice
- seashells or sea salt
- barley
- frankincense
- a donation to a coastal or ocean charity
How to honour them
- Pour a little fresh water into the sea and greet Poseidon when you visit the coast.
- Ask for safe passage before travelling by sea or air.
- Take part in a beach clean as an offering to him.
- Treat horses and working animals with respect.
How they can help you
- safe travel over water
- calming turbulent emotions
- steadiness during upheaval
- strength and endurance
- care for horses
Symbols
- trident
- horse
- bull
- dolphin
- seashells
More Greek gods
- Zeus King of the gods and keeper of oaths
- Apollo Lord of light, music and prophecy
- Hermes Swift messenger and guide of travellers
- Hades Lord of the underworld and giver of wealth
- Dionysus Twice-born god of wine, theatre and ecstasy
- Helios The all-seeing sun who crosses the sky
- Pan Goat-footed god of shepherds and wild places
- Ares The storm of battle