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Poseidon

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Definition: Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea. The horse, dolphin and pine tree were sacred to Poseidon. Poseidon was the brother of Zeus, Hera, Hestia, Hades, and Demeter. He mated with Medusa to produce the winged horse Pegasus.
Pronunciation: po-seye'-don • (noun)

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