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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the god of the seas and earthquakes?
A
Zeus
B
Ares
C
Poseidon
D
Aphrodite
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Poseidon, in ancient Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. He is distinguished from Pontus, the personification of the sea and the oldest Greek divinity of the waters.

Detailed explanation-2: -Poseidon is the god of the sea and waters, as well as of horses and earthquakes. This is why so many temples are dedicated to him both along the coasts and inland. On fountains Poseidon is often depicted as a formidable man with a wild beard, sometimes with his companions, the Tritons, which are fish with human torsos.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Greek Mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea, son of Kronos and Rhea. Poseidon was known to be a god with a bad temper. Stories were told that when he became angry, he would hit the ground with his trident which caused earthquakes. He was given the Earthshaker.

Detailed explanation-4: -Poseidon had complete power and control over the ocean. He could create storms to sink ships or clear weather to help them along. He also could cause earthquakes on land which earned him the title “earth-shaker."

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