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What does Poseidon's trident symbolize?

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The meaning of the name trident or the Indian Trisula is "three-toothed, three- pronged; and as a noun, a three-pronged spear or fork." Often when you see the symbol of the Trident today, it is usually represented by a three-pronged fork symbolizing power and the holy number three (3), or more appropriately, 3 in 1. read more

The trident of Poseidon and his Roman equivalent, Neptune, has been their traditional divine attribute featured in many ancient depictions. In Hesiod's account, Poseidon's trident was crafted by the three Cyclopes. read more

The Trident of Poseidon is the signature weapon, main power, and symbol of the God Poseidon. During the Titanomachy, after the titans set the Elder Cyclops' free, the Elder Cyclops were so grateful, they made weapons for the children of Kronos. read more

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