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Animals in Medieval Art, Eighth and Early Ninth Centuries

2006-10-05T19:12:39Z

Cwheeler:

Manuscripts, and other works of art from this time period, are highly adorned with animal imagery. While many of the depictions are that of pagan symbols, they have survived throughout Christian art.

In Catherine Karkov’s book, The Insular Tradition, we are told that these pagan symbols survived in Christian art due to the translation, and adaptation of classical texts by the Christian church. Many of these texts form the basis of what evolved into illustrated bestiary, which reached its mature form in the twelfth century. There is a great obsession with animal forms, which is the main characteristic of Insular art. Animals are used to decorate everything from manuscripts, to crosses, to coffins. Christians drew upon these forms as a new focus for religious teaching.

== Interlacing and Vine Scrolls ==

One form of insular art that seemed to enter into early Pictish design was that of Zoomorphic Interlace. These were distorded images of one or more animals, which themselves formed a type of decoration on monuments.

The interlacing animal[…]is perhaps more appropriate to the linear techniques of manuscripts and metalwork, from which it could have been adopted onto the stonework (Karkov 139).

Another important aspect is that of the Pictish use of the vine scroll, which gives us a very direct connection with Northumbria in Briton. Northumbria has a history of of sculptured vine scrolls, which seem to have influence over the metel workers, and manuscript writers of later Briton.

There are several classical texts, which help to form this basis. While there are to many to list at this time, here is a list of some examples:

Aristotle’s ''Historia Animalium''
Pliny’s ''Historia Naturalis''
Solinus’ ''Collectanea Memorabilium''

==Sources ==

Karkov, Catherine. ''The Insular Tradition.'' New York: State University of New York, 1997.

Animals in Medieval Art, Sixth Century

2006-09-28T23:32:53Z

Cwheeler:

== Editing Animals in Medieval Art, Sixth Century ==

Hicks, Carola. "The Sixth Century." Animals in Early Medieval Art. Edinburgh University Press, 1993.

In this chapter Hicks examines insular animal art in Anglo-Saxon, Irish, and Pictish metal work (on war gear, funeral urns), rock carving, and pottery. To establish that Insular people were highly mobile on sea routes, she traces influences for insular forms of animal design to the artwork of nomadic tribes in central Asia and southern Russia; Germanic tribes on the continent and Scandinavia. Of particular significance are these animals (most of them predatory): boar, bull, predatory birds, dog, and (the nonpredatory) horse and stag. Their detailing on weaponry indicates the status of the warrior. Also present in Celtic work are the mythical creatures bearing Oriental influence. As Christianity became more integral to the culture, these pagan symbols also bore Christian significance. Just as pagan temples were converted into Christian houses of worship, so the animals inscribed on Pictish stones became symbols of Christian worship: the bird, fish, dolphin and snake appeared on stone crosses.

Animals in Medieval Art, Eighth and Early Ninth Centuries

2006-09-28T14:15:17Z

Cwheeler:

Medieval Media

2006-09-28T14:07:47Z

Cwheeler: /* Manuscripts */

===People, Places, Things===
* [[Egil]]
* [[Olaf]]
* [[Battle of Brunanburh, date,site, description]]
* [[halberd and other weapons]]
* [[King Athelstan]]
* [[Hring and Adils]]
* [[kenning]]
* [[variation and repetition]]
* [[Hrothgar]]
* [[Geats]]
* [[wergild]]
* [[women in _Beowulf_]]
* [[Grendel]]
* [[comitatus]]
* [[Apocrypha]]
* [[elements of heroic poetry]]
* [[beot, pledge]]
* [[envelope patterns and alliteration]]

===Manuscripts===
* '''[[The Garden of Paradise]]'''

* [[Insular iconography Style I]]
* [[Insular iconography Style II]]
* [[Animals in Medieval Art, Sixth Century]]
* [[Animals in Medieval Art, Seventh Century]]
* [[Animals in Medieval Art, Eighth and Early Ninth Centuries]]
* [[insular minuscule script]]
* [[The Echternach Lion]]
* [[Filigree Animal Ornament From Ireland and Scotland of the Late-Seventh to Ninth Centuries]]
* [[Image:Insular_s_variation.jpg]]
* [[Jesus Christ as a Lamb]]
* [[The Apocalyptic Lamb]]
* [[Jesus, as the Good Shepherd]]
* [[Jesus Christ as a Lion]]
* [[Jesus, Figured by the Fish]]

User:Cwheeler

2006-08-24T22:45:45Z

Cwheeler:

== Christopher Wheeler ==

I am a CIT Student that will update this page about me later.

Jason

2005-04-05T20:41:42Z

Cwheeler: /* Works Cited */

Jason is the hero and main character in the quest for the Golden Fleece. In that story he is the
captian of the ship Argo(March 223). He is the son of Aeson and Alcimede (aka Polymede). Aeson was
supposed to become the King of Iolcus when his father died, but his half-brother, Pelias, took the
throne. Fearing for Jason's saftey Aeson told Pelias that Jason had been born dead, and then sent
Jason to be raised by Cheiron, the wise Centaur, on Mount Pelion(March 223).

When Jason grew to manhood he went back to Iolcus to reclaim his throne. Pelias was scared of Jason,
and sent him on what he thought would be a quest of sure death, to find the Golden Fleece. In Jason's quest to find the Golden Fleece he met the Sorceress Medea. Medea helped Jason throughout his quest and he promised to marry her (Willis 152).

In Euripides' Tragedy ''Medea'', Jason is married to Medea, but as the play begins he has just
betrayed her by getting remarried to King Kreon of Corinth's daughter. Jason tries to justify
to Medea his reasons, saying that he did it to provide her and their two sons with security.
Medea is enraged, and she sends a poisoned dress and crown to Jason's new bride. The poisoned
items do kill the bride and inadvertently kill the king. Medea then kills her two sons in order
to further hurt Jason. Jason returns to find his children dead, and he is not able to punish Medea
because she has fled on a dragon-chariot provided by her grandfather Helios.

It has sometimes said that Jason killed himself out of grief over the loss of his children, but
the more common story is that a beam from the rotting Argo crushed him during a visit (March 224).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. ''World Mythology The Illustrated Guide.'' London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

March, Jenny. ''Dictonary of Classical Mythology.'' London: Cassell, 1998

Apollo

2005-04-05T20:41:05Z

Cwheeler: /* Works Cited */

'''In Greek Mythology'''

Apollo is the Greek God of Prophecy, Medicine, Music, and the Sun. He is the son of Zeus and
Leto (the daughter of a Titian) and was born on the island Delos. He is also the twin brother
of the Goddess Artemis. Apollo was a gifted musician , and was often said to perform with a
lyre (Willis 138). In almost direct contrast to Apollo being the God of Medicine, he was also
the patron of archery and his arrows brought disease and pestilence to mortals.

Apollo was also known by the following names:

Delian Apollo: due to the place of his birth (Willis 138).

Pythian Apollo: due to him killing the guardian python at Mount Parnassus (Willis 138).

Phoebus Apollo: when referring to him as the Sun God (Willis 138).

'''In The Iliad'''

The Trojans had the favor of Apollo in the Iliad. When the Achaians fail to return Chryseis to her father, Chryses, he prays to Apollo. Apollo then comes down and rains arrows of pestilence on the Achaian army (Wilcox 4). After the Achaians make the proper sacrifices Apollo stops the plague. Apollo entered into the battles of the Iliad on several occasions, always on the side of the Trojans, and usually to protect and give glory to Hector. It was not until Zeus turned his back on Hector that Apollo left the battlefield alone (Apollon).

Apollo also gave the gift of Prophecy to Princess Cassandra, King Priam’s Daughter. He did this in return for Cassandra’s promise to give herself to him. She later reneged on the agreement, and Apollo modified his gift to her; Cassandra would always be able to tell the future, but no one would believe her (Willis 138).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. ''World Mythology The Illustrated Guide.'' London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

Willcock, Malcom. ''A Companion to the Iliad.'' Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1976

Unknown Author ''"Apollon"'' 2002 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/apollon.html

Poseiden

2005-04-05T20:40:37Z

Cwheeler:

'''God Of The Sea'''

He is the son of Kronos and Rheia, brother of Zeus, Hades, Hestia, Demeter and Hera. Poseidon is one of the six original Olympians. When Kronos had been defeated by his three sons they divided the
universe amongst themselves. Zeus kept the heavens, Hades kept the underworld, and Poseidon took
the seas, and they left the Earth and Mt. Olympus as common ground (March 331).

Poseidon is an awsome and powerful god, associated with many of the elemental forces of nature
(Willis 137). He is also called the earth shaker and the earth encircler, pounds and shakes the earth and sea with his wrath and only answers to Zeus (Poseidon). He is the master of the sea, and
he has filled it with many creatures that he created. It is also worth noting that even though Poseidon is master of the sea, his most famous creation was the horse.

'''Poseidon in The Odyssey'''

Poseidon was Odysseus' greatest obstacle to returning home. It all started when Odysseus blinds Poseidon's son, Polyphemos. Of course, if Odysseus had not insulted Polyphemos after he blinded him Poseidon may have just let it go. After Odysseus blinds and insults Polyphemos, Poseidon takes out his anger on Odysseus and his family.

Poseidon does not kill Odyssues, but he keeps diverting him away from home, and therfore keeps him away from his happiness.
In fact it takes 10 years for Oddsseus to overcome the obsticles that Poseidon puts in his way and make his way home.

Work Cited

Unknown Author "''Poseidon''" 22 Feb 2005 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/poseidon.html

Willis, Roy. ''World Mythology The Illustrated Guide.'' London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

March, Jenny. ''Dictonary of Classical Mythology.'' London: Cassell, 1998

Poseiden

2005-04-05T20:27:26Z

Cwheeler: /* Poseidon */

'''God Of The Sea'''

He is the son of Kronos and Rheia, brother of Zeus, Hades, Hestia, Demeter and Hera. Poseidon is one of the six original Olympians.
Poseidon, also called the earth shaker and the earth encircler, pounds and shakes the earth and sea with his wrath and only answers to Zeus.(Poseidon)

Poseidon is the master of the sea, and he has filled it with many creatures that he created.
It is also worth noting that
even though Poseidon is master of the sea, his most famous creation was the horse.

'''Poseidon in The Odyssey'''

Poseidon was Odysseus' greatest obstacle to returning home. It all started when Odysseus blinds Poseidon's son, Polyphemos. Of course, if Odysseus had not insulted Polyphemos after he blinded him Poseidon may have just let it go. After Odysseus blinds and insults Polyphemos, Poseidon takes out his anger on Odysseus and his family.

Poseidon does not kill Odyssues, but he keeps diverting him away from home, and therfore keeps him away from his happiness.
In fact it takes 10 years for Oddsseus to overcome the obsticles that Poseidon puts in his way and make his way home.

Work Cited

Unknown Author "''Poseidon''" 22 Feb 2005 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/poseidon.html

Jason

2005-04-05T20:26:52Z

Cwheeler: /* Jason */

Jason is the hero and main character in the quest for the Golden Fleece. In that story he is the
captian of the ship Argo(March 223). He is the son of Aeson and Alcimede (aka Polymede). Aeson was
supposed to become the King of Iolcus when his father died, but his half-brother, Pelias, took the
throne. Fearing for Jason's saftey Aeson told Pelias that Jason had been born dead, and then sent
Jason to be raised by Cheiron, the wise Centaur, on Mount Pelion(March 223).

When Jason grew to manhood he went back to Iolcus to reclaim his throne. Pelias was scared of Jason,
and sent him on what he thought would be a quest of sure death, to find the Golden Fleece. In Jason's quest to find the Golden Fleece he met the Sorceress Medea. Medea helped Jason throughout his quest and he promised to marry her (Willis 152).

In Euripides' Tragedy ''Medea'', Jason is married to Medea, but as the play begins he has just
betrayed her by getting remarried to King Kreon of Corinth's daughter. Jason tries to justify
to Medea his reasons, saying that he did it to provide her and their two sons with security.
Medea is enraged, and she sends a poisoned dress and crown to Jason's new bride. The poisoned
items do kill the bride and inadvertently kill the king. Medea then kills her two sons in order
to further hurt Jason. Jason returns to find his children dead, and he is not able to punish Medea
because she has fled on a dragon-chariot provided by her grandfather Helios.

It has sometimes said that Jason killed himself out of grief over the loss of his children, but
the more common story is that a beam from the rotting Argo crushed him during a visit (March 224).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. World Mythology The Illustrated Guide. London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

March, Jenny. Dictonary of Classical Mythology. London: Cassell, 1998

Apollo

2005-04-05T20:26:26Z

Cwheeler: /* Apollo */

'''In Greek Mythology'''

Apollo is the Greek God of Prophecy, Medicine, Music, and the Sun. He is the son of Zeus and
Leto (the daughter of a Titian) and was born on the island Delos. He is also the twin brother
of the Goddess Artemis. Apollo was a gifted musician , and was often said to perform with a
lyre (Willis 138). In almost direct contrast to Apollo being the God of Medicine, he was also
the patron of archery and his arrows brought disease and pestilence to mortals.

Apollo was also known by the following names:

Delian Apollo: due to the place of his birth (Willis 138).

Pythian Apollo: due to him killing the guardian python at Mount Parnassus (Willis 138).

Phoebus Apollo: when referring to him as the Sun God (Willis 138).

'''In The Iliad'''

The Trojans had the favor of Apollo in the Iliad. When the Achaians fail to return Chryseis to her father, Chryses, he prays to Apollo. Apollo then comes down and rains arrows of pestilence on the Achaian army (Wilcox 4). After the Achaians make the proper sacrifices Apollo stops the plague. Apollo entered into the battles of the Iliad on several occasions, always on the side of the Trojans, and usually to protect and give glory to Hector. It was not until Zeus turned his back on Hector that Apollo left the battlefield alone (Apollon).

Apollo also gave the gift of Prophecy to Princess Cassandra, King Priam’s Daughter. He did this in return for Cassandra’s promise to give herself to him. She later reneged on the agreement, and Apollo modified his gift to her; Cassandra would always be able to tell the future, but no one would believe her (Willis 138).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. ''World Mythology The Illustrated Guide.'' London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

Willcock, Malcom. ''A Companion to the Iliad.'' Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1976

Unknown Author "Apollon" 2002 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/apollon.html

Jason

2005-04-05T20:23:11Z

Cwheeler: /* Jason */

== Jason ==

Jason is the hero and main character in the quest for the Golden Fleece. In that story he is the
captian of the ship Argo(March 223). He is the son of Aeson and Alcimede (aka Polymede). Aeson was
supposed to become the King of Iolcus when his father died, but his half-brother, Pelias, took the
throne. Fearing for Jason's saftey Aeson told Pelias that Jason had been born dead, and then sent
Jason to be raised by Cheiron, the wise Centaur, on Mount Pelion(March 223).

When Jason grew to manhood he went back to Iolcus to reclaim his throne. Pelias was scared of Jason,
and sent him on what he thought would be a quest of sure death, to find the Golden Fleece. In Jason's quest to find the Golden Fleece he met the Sorceress Medea. Medea helped Jason throughout his quest and he promised to marry her (Willis 152).

In Euripides' Tragedy ''Medea'', Jason is married to Medea, but as the play begins he has just
betrayed her by getting remarried to King Kreon of Corinth's daughter. Jason tries to justify
to Medea his reasons, saying that he did it to provide her and their two sons with security.
Medea is enraged, and she sends a poisoned dress and crown to Jason's new bride. The poisoned
items do kill the bride and inadvertently kill the king. Medea then kills her two sons in order
to further hurt Jason. Jason returns to find his children dead, and he is not able to punish Medea
because she has fled on a dragon-chariot provided by her grandfather Helios.

It has sometimes said that Jason killed himself out of grief over the loss of his children, but
the more common story is that a beam from the rotting Argo crushed him during a visit (March 224).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. World Mythology The Illustrated Guide. London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

March, Jenny. Dictonary of Classical Mythology. London: Cassell, 1998

Jason

2005-04-05T17:11:26Z

Cwheeler:

== Jason ==

Jason is the hero and main character in the quest for the Golden Fleece. In that story he is the
captian of the ship Argo(March 223). He is the son of Aeson and Alcimede (aka Polymede). Aeson was
supposed to become the King of Iolcus when his father died, but his half-brother, Pelias, took the
throne. Fearing for Jason's saftey Aeson told Pelias that Jason had been born dead, and then sent
Jason to be raised by Cheiron, the wise Centaur, on Mount Pelion(March 223).

When Jason grew to manhood he went back to Iolcus to reclaim his throne. Pelias was scared of Jason,
and sent him on what he thought would be a quest of sure death, to find the Golden Fleece. In Jason's quest to find the Golden Fleece he met the Sorceress Medea. Medea helped Jason throughout his quest and he promised to marry her (Willis 152).

In Euripides' Tragedy ''Medea'', Jason is married to Medea, but as the play begins he has just
betrayed her by getting remarried to King Kreon of Corinth's daughter. Jason tries to justify
to Medea his reasons, saying that he did it to provide her and their two sons with security.
Medea is enraged, and she sends a poisoned dress and crown to Jason's new bride. The poisoned
items do kill the bride and inadvertently kill the king also. Medea then kills her two sons in order
to further hurt Jason. Jason returns to find his children dead, and he is not able to punish Medea
because she has fled on a dragon-chariot provided by her grandfather Helios.

It has sometimes said that Jason killed himself out of grief over the loss of his children, but
the more common story is that a beam from the rotting Argo crushed him during a visit (March 224).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. World Mythology The Illustrated Guide. London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

March, Jenny. Dictonary of Classical Mythology. London: Cassell, 1998

Jason

2005-04-05T17:09:50Z

Cwheeler:

== Jason ==

Jason is the hero and main character in the quest for the Golden Fleece. In that story he is the
captian of the ship Argo(March 223). He is the son of Aeson and Alcimede (aka Polymede). Aeson was
supposed to become the King of Iolcus when his father died, but his half-brother, Pelias, took the
throne. Fearing for Jason's saftey Aeson told Pelias that Jason had been born dead, and then sent
Jason to be raised by Cheiron, the wise Centaur, on Mount Pelion(March 223).

When Jason grew to manhood he went back to Iolcus to reclaim his throne. Pelias was scared of Jason,
and sent him on what he thought would be a quest of sure death, to find the Golden Fleece. In Jason's quest to find the Golden Fleece he met the Sorceress Medea. Medea helped Jason throughout his quest and he promised to marry her (Willis 152).

In Euripides' Tragedy ''Medea'', Jason is married to Medea, but as the play begins he has just
betrayed her by getting remarried to King Kreon of Corinth's daughter. Jason tries to justify
to Medea his reasons, saying that he did it to provide her and their two sons with security.
Medea is enraged, and she sends a poisoned dress and crown to Jason's new bride. The poisoned
items do kill the bride and inadvertently kill the king also. Medea then kills her two sons in order
to further hurt Jason. Jason returns to find his children dead, and he is not able to punish Medea
because she has fled on a dragon-chariot provided by her grandfather Helios.

It has sometimes said that Jason killed himself out of grief over the loss of his children, but
the more common story is that a beam from the rotting Argo crushed him during a visit.

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. World Mythology The Illustrated Guide. London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

March, Jenny. Dictonary of Classical Mythology. London: Cassell, 1998

Apollo

2005-03-28T19:50:42Z

Cwheeler: /* Apollo */

== Apollo ==

'''In Greek Mythology'''

Apollo is the Greek God of Prophecy, Medicine, Music, and the Sun. He is the son of Zeus and
Leto (the daughter of a Titian) and was born on the island Delos. He is also the twin brother
of the Goddess Artemis. Apollo was a gifted musician , and was often said to perform with a
lyre (Willis 138). In almost direct contrast to Apollo being the God of Medicine, he was also
the patron of archery and his arrows brought disease and pestilence to mortals.

Apollo was also known by the following names:

Delian Apollo: due to the place of his birth (Willis 138).

Pythian Apollo: due to him killing the guardian python at Mount Parnassus (Willis 138).

Phoebus Apollo: when referring to him as the Sun God (Willis 138).

'''In The Iliad'''

The Trojans had the favor of Apollo in the Iliad. When the Achaians fail to return Chryseis to her father, Chryses, he prays to Apollo. Apollo then comes down and rains arrows of pestilence on the Achaian army (Wilcox 4). After the Achaians make the proper sacrifices Apollo stops the plague. Apollo entered into the battles of the Iliad on several occasions, always on the side of the Trojans, and usually to protect and give glory to Hector. It was not until Zeus turned his back on Hector that Apollo left the battlefield alone (Apollon).

Apollo also gave the gift of Prophecy to Princess Cassandra, King Priam’s Daughter. He did this in return for Cassandra’s promise to give herself to him. She later reneged on the agreement, and Apollo modified his gift to her; Cassandra would always be able to tell the future, but no one would believe her (Willis 138).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. ''World Mythology The Illustrated Guide.'' London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

Willcock, Malcom. ''A Companion to the Iliad.'' Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1976

Unknown Author "Apollon" 2002 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/apollon.html

Apollo

2005-03-28T19:47:24Z

Cwheeler:

== Apollo ==

'''In Greek Mythology'''

Apollo is the Greek God of Prophecy, Medicine, Music, and the Sun. He is the son of Zeus and
Leto (the daughter of a Titian) and was born on the island Delos. He is also the twin brother
of the Goddess Artemis. Apollo was a gifted musician , and was often said to perform with a
lyre (Willis 138). In almost direct contrast to Apollo being the God of Medicine, he was also
the patron of archery and his arrows brought disease and pestilence to mortals.

Apollo was also known by the following names:

Delian Apollo: due to the place of his birth (Willis 138).

Pythian Apollo: due to him killing the guardian python at Mount Parnassus (Willis 138).

Phoebus Apollo: when referring to him as the Sun God (Willis 138).

'''In The Iliad'''

The Trojans had the favor of Apollo in the Iliad. When the Achaians fail to return Chryseis to her father, Chryses, he prays to Apollo. Apollo then comes down and rains arrows of pestilence on the Achaian army (Wilcox 4). After the Achaians make the proper sacrifices Apollo stops the plague. Apollo entered into the battles of the Iliad on several occasions, always on the side of the Trojans, and usually to protect and give glory to Hector. It was not until Zeus turned his back on Hector that Apollo left the battlefield alone (Unknown).

Apollo also gave the gift of Prophecy to Princess Cassandra, King Priam’s Daughter. He did this in return for Cassandra’s promise to give herself to him. She later reneged on the agreement, and Apollo modified his gift to her; Cassandra would always be able to tell the future, but no one would believe her (Willis 138).

== Works Cited ==

Willis, Roy. ''World Mythology The Illustrated Guide.'' London: Duncan Baird Publishers, 1993

Willcock, Malcom. ''A Companion to the Iliad.'' Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1976

Unknown Author "Apollon" 2002 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/apollon.html

Poseiden

2005-02-24T18:11:11Z

Cwheeler:

== Poseidon ==

'''God Of The Sea'''

He is the son of Kronos and Rheia, brother of Zeus, Hades, Hestia, Demeter and Hera. Poseidon is one of the six original Olympians.
Poseidon, also called the earth shaker and the earth encircler, pounds and shakes the earth and sea with his wrath and only answers to Zeus.(Poseidon)

Poseidon is the master of the sea, and he has filled it with many creatures that he created.
It is also worth noting that
even though Poseidon is master of the sea, his most famous creation was the horse.

'''Poseidon in The Odyssey'''

Poseidon was Odysseus' greatest obstacle to returning home. It all started when Odysseus blinds Poseidon's son, Polyphemos. Of course, if Odysseus had not insulted Polyphemos after he blinded him Poseidon may have just let it go. After Odysseus blinds and insults Polyphemos, Poseidon takes out his anger on Odysseus and his family.

Poseidon does not kill Odyssues, but he keeps diverting him away from home, and therfore keeps him away from his happiness.
In fact it takes 10 years for Oddsseus to overcome the obsticles that Poseidon puts in his way and make his way home.

Work Cited

Unknown Author "''Poseidon''" 22 Feb 2005 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/poseidon.html

Poseiden

2005-02-22T18:16:09Z

Cwheeler:

== Poseidon ==

'''God Of The Sea'''

He is the son of Kronos and Rheia, brother of Zeus, Hades, Hestia, Demeter and Hera. Poseidon is one of the six original Olympians.
Poseidon, also called the earth shaker and the earth encircler, pounds and shakes the earth and sea with his wrath and only answers to Zeus.(Poseidon)

Poseidon is the master of the sea, and he has filled it with many creatures that he created.
It is also worth noting that
even though Poseidon is master of the sea, his most famous creation was the horse.

'''Poseidon in The Odyssey'''

Poseidon was Odysseus' greatest obstacle to returning home. It all started when Odysseus blinds Poseidon's son, Polyphemos. Of course, if Odysseus had not insulted Polyphemos after he blinded him Poseidon may have just let it go. After Odysseus blinds and insults Polyphemos, Poseidon takes out his anger on Odysseus and his family.

Poseidon does not kill Odyssues, but he keeps diverting him away from home, and therfore keeps him away from his happiness.
In fact it takes 10 years for Oddsseus to overcome the obsticles that Poseidon puts in his way and make his way home.

Work Cited

Unknown Author "Poseidon" 22 Feb 2005 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/poseidon.html

Poseiden

2005-02-22T17:53:16Z

Cwheeler:

== Poseidon ==

'''God Of The Sea'''

He is the son of Kronos and Rheia, brother of Zeus, Hades, Hestia, Demeter and Hera. Poseidon is one of the six original Olympians.
Poseidon, also called the earth shaker and the earth encircler, pounds and shakes the earth and sea with his wrath and only answers to Zeus.(Poseidon)

Poseidon is the master of the sea, and he has filled it with many creatures that he created.
It is also worth noting that
even though Poseidon is master of the sea, his most famous creation was the horse.

'''Poseidon in The Odyssey'''

Poseidon was Odysseus' greatest obstacle to returning home. It all started when Odysseus blinds Poseidon's son, Polyphemos. Of course, if Odysseus had not insulted Polyphemos after he blinded him Poseidon may have just let it go. After Odysseus blinds and insults Polyphemos, Poseidon takes out his anger on Odysseus and his family.

Poseidon does not kill Odyssues, but he keeps diverting him away from home, and therfore keeps him away from his happiness.
In fact it takes 20 years for Oddsseus to overcome the obsticles that Poseidon puts in his way and make his way home.

Work Cited

Unknown Author "Poseidon" 22 Feb 2005 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/poseidon.html

Poseiden

2005-02-22T17:52:24Z

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== Poseidon ==

'''God Of The Sea'''

He is the son of Kronos and Rheia, brother of Zeus, Hades, Hestia, Demeter and Hera. Poseidon is one of the six original Olympians.
Poseidon, also called the earth shaker and the earth encircler, pounds and shakes the earth and sea with his wrath and only answers to Zeus.(Poseidon)

Poseidon is the master of the sea, and he has filled it with many creatures that he created.
It is also worth noting that
even though Poseidon is master of the sea, his most famous creation was the horse.

'''Poseidon in The Odyssey'''

Poseidon was Odysseus' greatest obstacle to returning home. It all started when Odysseus blinded Poseidon's son, Polyphemos. Of course, if Odysseus had not insulted Polyphemos after he blinded him Poseidon may have just let it go. After Odysseus blinds and insults Polyphemos, Poseidon takes out his anger on Odysseus and his family.

Poseidon does not kill Odyssues, but he keeps diverting him away from home, and therfore keeps him away from his happiness.
In fact it takes 20 years for Oddsseus to overcome the obsticles that Poseidon puts in his way and make his way home.

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Unknown Author "Poseidon" 22 Feb 2005 http://www.messagenet.com/myths/bios/poseidon.html