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Which god of the sea rules over the oceans and carries a trident?
Answer
Poseidon
Poseidon is the god of the sea in Greek mythology, often depicted carrying a trident and associated with earthquakes and horses.
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Poseidon was one of the 12 Olympians and was the brother of Zeus and Hades, ruling the entire ocean realm.
Other options people guess
- Zeus
- Hephaestus
- Apollo
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- sea
- olympians
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