The Wrath of POSEIDON: The Sea God Who Destroyed Both Sides at Troy | Greek Mythology
About this episode
This episode explores the destructive power of Poseidon during the Trojan War and his wrath against both Trojans and Greeks.
The Trojan War didn't end when the wooden horse entered the gates. For Poseidon, the real destruction was just beginning. In this episode of our Greek Mythology series, we dive into the terrifying and untamed power of Poseidon, the God of the Sea and Earthshaker . While Zeus demanded neutrality and other gods chose sides, Poseidon’s wrath could not be contained by human walls or divine decrees. Discover the dark chapters of the Epic Cycle where the King of the Oceans punished the Trojans for their ancestors' broken promises, only to turn his brutal rage against the victorious Greeks right after. From shattering the massive Achaean wall to unleashing devastating sea monsters and storms that scattered the heroes across the Mediterranean, this is the story of a god who fought for no one but his own pride. ### 🔍 In this episode, we explore: * The Betrayal of Laomedon: The ancient grudge that made Poseidon hate Troy. * The Earthshaker on the Battlefield: How the god directly intervened to alter the war. * The Destruction of the Greek Wall: Why Poseidon refused to let human achievements stand. * The Wrath After the Fall: The tragic fate of Ajax the Lesser and the storms that cursed…
Topics covered
- Greek Mythology
- Poseidon
- Trojan War
- Divine Intervention
- Military Strategy
- Epic Cycle
- Ancient Texts
Keywords
- Poseidon
- Trojan War
- Greek Mythology
- Epic Cycle
- Divine Vengeance
- Military Strategy
- Ancient Texts
- Sea Monsters
- Storms
- Achaean Wall
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Epic Cycle
Places: Mediterranean, Troy, Achaean
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