The Big Three

• The principal figures discussed are Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus.

• Names in Greek:

  • Poseidon: Ποσειδῶν

  • Hades: ᾍδης

  • Zeus: Οὔλιος Ζεύς

Table of Contents

• Sections covering:

  • Poseidon

  • Zeus

  • Hades

  • Symbols associated with each god:

  • Poseidon’s symbol

  • Zeus’s symbol

  • Hades’ symbol

  • Summary of the material

  • Works Cited section

Poseidon

• Role: God of the seas, earthquakes, floods, droughts, and horses.

• Mythological Background:

  • At birth, Poseidon was swallowed by his father, Kronos, as part of a pattern of devouring his children.

  • He was later rescued when Zeus, aided by the goddess Metis, forced Kronos to regurgitate his siblings (Hades, and eventually Zeus himself).

Zeus

• Role: God of the sky, weather, law and order, destiny and fate, and kingship.

• Mythological Background:

  • Zeus is the youngest child of Kronos.

  • Raised in secrecy to prepare himself to overthrow Kronos.

  • Successfully overthrew Kronos with the assistance of Metis.

Hades

• Role: God of the Underworld, the dead, and hidden riches.

• Mythological Background:

  • Like Poseidon, Hades was also devoured by Kronos upon birth.

  • Hades is the eldest among the three brothers: Zeus, Poseidon, and himself.

  • Married to Persephone, whom he abducted.

  • Possesses a helm that grants the ability to become invisible.

Poseidon’s Symbol

• Symbol: Trident.

• Powers Associated with the Trident:

  • Control over water.

  • Generation of storms.

  • Ability to cause earthquakes.

  • Breaking curses.

  • Creation of springs.

• Origin: The trident was crafted by the Cyclops according to Pseudo-Apollodorus in Bibliotheca.

Zeus’s Symbol

• Symbol: Lightning Bolt.

• Powers Associated with the Lightning Bolt:

  • Ability to shatter mountains.

  • Capability of killing titans and gods.

  • Can strike anywhere and harness electrical energy.

• Origin: The lightning bolt was forged by three elder Cyclopes: Brontes, Steropes, and Arges, as a gesture of gratitude.

Hades Symbol

• Symbol: Helm.

• Powers Associated with the Helm:

  • Grants the wearer invisibility, even from other gods.

  • Allows passing through solid walls.

• Origin: Like the artifacts of his brothers, Hades’ helm was crafted by the three elder Cyclopes.

Collaboration of Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus

• The three brothers collaborated to overthrow their father, Kronos.

• They played a crucial role in the Titanomachy, a great battle against the Titans.

• After their victory, they divided the world into three distinct realms, allowing each god to preside over one part.

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Works Cited

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