# Poseidon — Poetry character guide

> Poseidon in Poetry by Oscar Wilde.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** huge Poseidon, bold Poseidon

**First appearance:** 0039-the-garden-of-eros

## Who they are

The Greek god of the sea, appearing in mythological contexts.

## Relationships

### [The Dryads](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_18_se/characters/the_dryads)

_social_

Poseidon interacts with the Dryads as a powerful god among lesser nature spirits, with a tone of authority and mild interest.

## In the story

### [Charmides](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_18_se/chapters/charmides)

Sea god feared by the satyr and mentioned in the nymph's fantasy.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_18_se/chapters/i)

Described shaking his mighty spear during the divine tumult at the temple.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_18_se/chapters/ii)

Poseidon is feared by the Dryads as a potential ravager, and the Triton-god is associated with the sea.

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