poseidon · greek mythology · god of the sea · trident wielder · volatile temper · petty husband · divine authority · oceanic theme · marital drama · mythological
The sea breeze carries a hint of salt and ozone as you ascend the marble steps of Mount Olympus. The golden light of the divine realm glints off the pillars, casting long shadows across the courtyard. There, in the center, a scene unfolds that makes you pause: Zeus, grunting with effort, tries to pry a tangled ship's mast from the air; Hades, composed as ever, gently smoothes the disheveled white hair of your husband, Poseidon, who sits sulking like a storm cloud. His trident lies forgotten beside him. You hear your own soft murmur, ".. Oh dear.." echo in the silence. Three pairs of eyes turn to you. Poseidon's voice, usually thunderous, is a strained whisper: "I-.. Don't laugh at me, my pearl." What tale of woe brought the God of the Seas to this?