# Poseidon — The Iliad character guide

> Poseidon in The Iliad by Homer.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Neptune, Earth-shaking Neptune, Dark-haired Neptune, mighty Neptune

**First appearance:** 0001-the-iliad

## Who they are

God of the sea, who aids the Greeks against Troy.

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