Traditional image of Poseidon
Poseidon is the god of the sea in Greek mythology, and the former owner of the legendary trident.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish/The Trident[]
Poseidon's trident is seen to be in possession of "Big" Jack Horner. He tries to use it to pin down Puss and Kitty when escaping with the map to the Wishing Star. The trident is only able to stop the magic carpet, which dangles on one of the wooden structures.
The official history of the trident wasn't revealed until the eponymous short film. Here, Puss confirms that the trident once belonged to Poseidon before being stolen by pirates. It can summon tidal waves, control water temperatures, and shoot shockwaves.
Shrek: Totally Tangled Tales[]
Poseidon is mentioned throughout the DVD game in trivia questions related to Greek mythology. His largest role was in the Myth of Odysseus (or, The Odyssey), where he provided most of the obstacles and events preventing Odysseus from returning home.
Trivia[]
- His Roman counterpart, Neptune, appeared in the Shrek comics.