In Greek mythology, Poseidon’s trident was forged by members of the Cyclops race.
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Fun Fact: The Greatest Greek City in Italy
The Italian city of Naples served as an important part of the Roman Republic/Empire as it helped connect and merge the cultures of the Romans and the Greeks.
Fun Fact: Another Deity That Wielded a Trident
A trident was very well known to be used by Poseidon/Neptune in Greek/Roman mythology. But in Hinduism, it is also a weapon of Shiva.
Fun Fact: Sunflowers in Greek Mythology Mistake
There’s a story in Greek mythology about a nymph that interacts with the god of the Sun and she turns into a sunflower. But this is not true, as the flowers are native to the Americas and the original Greek story obviously referred to a different type of flower.
Fun Fact: Academy Etymology
The English word Academy comes from Plato’s School in Akademia which was the sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Athena.