Poseidon
Member of the Olympian Gods
Married to Amphitrite · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
God of the Sea, earthquakes and horses
Poseidon occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Cronus and Rhea, partner to Amphitrite, and parent of Triton. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Olympian Gods, this life forms part of a network spanning 2 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
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Married Amphitrite
A partnership that connects two branches of the Poseidon family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Triton.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Poseidon's parents?
Poseidon's parents were father Cronus and mother Rhea.
Who were Poseidon's children?
Poseidon had 1 child: Triton.
Who did Poseidon marry?
Poseidon was married to Amphitrite.
What family tree does Poseidon belong to?
Poseidon appears in the Olympian Gods family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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