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Latin spelling of Ποσειδων (Poseidon), a Greek form of the Doric name Poteidan meaning 'lord of waters' and represents poeti = 'lord' in the vocative case and the adjective daon = 'watery', also in the vocative, itself from the Indoeuropean root element da or danu = 'water'. In saying the name one is thus saying 'O lord of water', addressing the god who not only rules over the sea but provides the moisture necessary for fertility on land [1]
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Poseidon is the name of the Greek god of the sea. His sons are Polyphemus and Taras [1]
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