Poseidon In The Odyssey By Rick Riordan

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As society advances, culture changes, reshaping ancient myths and characters, and in turn, these narratives influence contemporary culture. Poseidon, brother of Zeus and Hades, earned his title as ruler of the sea by drawing lots with them. Known as the “earthshaker”, he can control the ocean and earthquakes, that bring destruction to humanity. Poseidon has appeared in both ancient myths and modern stories. He has appeared in The Odyssey, an epic poem attributed to Homer, and the book series Percy Jackson written by Rick Riordan. Poseidon has changed in various attributes, one of the most prominent ones is his appearance, the cause of this change is likely to fit the modern ideals of a man. Not only has Poseidon been changed to fit the developing
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