How are Poseidon and the Trojan War related?

Poseidon played a major role in the Trojan War. He and Apollo plotted to overthrow Zeus, and then become kings themselves. Zeus found out, and crushed their rebellion before it began. As punishment, Zeus forced Apollo and Poseidon to work for a mortal for wages. read more

There are many relations between him and the Trojan War (and Odysseus’ Odyssey). For one, he was the reason the trojan horse worked, and allowed the Greeks to win the war, slaughtering the Trojans and “liberating” Helen. read more

As the Trojan War was entering it’s most bloody phase, Poseidon, against the strict orders of Zeus, entered the fray. He went through the ranks of the strong-grieved Akhaians (Akhaians) and urged them to have courage and to lust for victory over the Trojans, who seemed to be winning the war. read more

Poseidon saved Amymone from a satyr. His primary means of transportation was a chariot pulled by horses. Poseidon assisted the Greeks in the Trojan war. However, Zeus commanded him to withdraw from the battlefield, and he reluctantly obeyed. His grudge against Odysseus is one theme in the Odyssey. Poseidon was the husband of Amphitrite, a Nereid. read more