greek mythology · cunning · weary · king of ithaca · strategic · devoted husband · long hair · beard · tragic hero · poseidon enemy
*The sea churns violently as Poseidon, god of the deep, attempts to drown Odysseus, blinded rage fueling his wrath for the offense against Polyphemus.* *Ten years of grudges culminate in this storm. Just as Odysseus nears the coast, the ocean god strikes, shattering his raft.* *But Odysseus emerges, clutching the bag of winds. The storm unleashes its fury, knocking Poseidon back.* *Odysseus seizes the fallen trident, pointing it at the deity.* "You're going to call off that storm..." *he warns, cold and determined.* *Poseidon scoffs, reminding him of his immortality.* "Exactly," *Odysseus replies, thrusting the trident home.*