The Messed Up Origins of POSEIDON, Lord of the Seas | Greek Mythology Explained

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Could you make a video on the Taino gods of the Caribbean?

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[@dvdvppt]

Do it! Do it! (Love lives videos)

[@roodbennett]

Jon, I'm an archeologist and historian... your presentations are awesome and hysterical. I swear, I wish you could make longer videos.

[@amandabartels458]

I just enjoy mythology 😮 ( in general )

[@taylortanner37]

Thanks for what you do @roodbennet cause its people like you that get us this kind of information so we can have these videos from Jon Solo. If you don't mind me asking what region(s) are you studying?

[@roodbennett]

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@@roodbennett thats amazing ! I sew historically accurate clothing for everything from Renaissance faire folks , occasionally weddings , but mostly history museum exhibits. My eras are the fall of Rome on up to the Elizabethton era . Been working on gowns for different times during Aliénor d,Aquitaine. Hand stitching these bliuats and weaving the trim by hand is really making me thankful for my sewing machine but the client wants it made as authentic as possible.

[@roodbennett]

@@taylortanner37 oh my god that is AMAZING 😍😍😍

[@J.P_INC.]

Its funny how hades is painted as the bad brother when zeus and Poseidon both not only were horn dogs who committed adultery but also cursed and caused problems for so mamy people including humans and demi gods

[@iliketea1427]

Yeah but Zeus is definitely worse than Poseidon by miles. Cause at least Poseidon doesn't leave you to the mercy of his spouse (who will either kill or torment you and possibly your child's life), and Poseidon does have some consensual relationships (like the og Greek version of him and Medusa, which is kinda sweet that he liked her even though she was a monster. Poseidon also doesn't assault Medusa; that was Neptune and Roman mythology is only inspired by Greek, it isn't the same thing). He also sometimes gives divine favors like being a wingman and occasionally gives something useful/helpful/ or for survival, so at least you get something out of it if Poseidon bangs you (meanwhile Zeus doesn't leave you with many benefits other than a child and a angry spouse). Not to mention there are some myths where Poseidon is reasonable (ex: In the Odyssey the Ares & Aphrodite myth where he has a agreement with Hephaestus to let them go). TDLR: Basically Zeus f's with mortals and let's them deal with the consequences, but Poseidon is much tamer and merciful. Still not a good person. But Hades is definitely king. I could write several entire essays on all the bad things Zeus has done.

[@J.P_INC.]

@@iliketea1427 oh facts lol. Yo reading Greek mythology even made me want to take Zeus the hell out like kratos 🤣

[@J.P_INC.]

@@iliketea1427 and Poseidon sexually assaulted Medusa

[@virgoqt13]

People are just scared of death

[@J.P_INC.]

@@virgoqt13 facts. Death was deemed bad because it ends life but a lot of people see the peace in it

[@21stcenturymouse]

I think instead of just doing a straightforward series about the gods' love affairs it would be neat to tie that into an explanation for how the moons of our Solar System's planets got their names. Looking at the moons of Jupiter, you have a laundry list of his lays.

[@pompe221]

Jon, I'd love to see a Halloween video on the Greek mythological family of sorceresses: Circe, Pasiphae, Medea, and Ariadne.

[@Listening_Books12345]

I'm always here for more Ariadne content, Theseus did her so dirty!

[@xguidroz1]

@@Listening_Books12345 At least She upgraded in the process, going from lover of a hero to wife of a God, the Orphic God of the Mysteries and wild parties Dionysus.

[@michasalamon8315]

Yes! The first recorded middle child! Seriously, I feel like Poseidon would be the guy who always say how cool he is but always gets angry over nothing.

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

Why?

[@theanimeunderworld8338]

I love the theory Hades was an offshoot of Mycenaean Poseidon since he was a chthonic god back in the day, king of them all especially (granted Red from OSP theorized it but would make some sense)

[@jessicaclakley3691]

I’m planning on researching that very theory for my masters program

[@theanimeunderworld8338]

@jessicaclakley3691 it'd be a good theory and maybe can be proved but it'll be hard

[@Vasilios_MaleOC]

Yeah it’s cool lol

[@theanimeunderworld8338]

@marshalmarrs3269Demeter is goddess of agriculture so land supporter but the gods agreed that the land was for all of them to share and that Gaea was too powerful for one god to rule alone

[@Vasilios_MaleOC]

@marshalmarrs3269 Land? Oh Gaia is the land no one rules the domain of land

[@RexBlazer1]

Glad you clarified that the Medusa-Poseidon thing was a creation by Ovid. Since the "she was always a monster" interpretation is the earliest known version of her story, that's the one I tend to go with.

[@AnimeAngel88]

Me too

[@stormstrider1990]

In the original version, Medusa had two sisters who were also gorgons, the only difference being the other two were immortal, while Medusa was not. The gorgons descended from Typhon and Echidna, the grandparents of many monsters, including the hydra and the chimera.

[@iliketea1427]

I'M SO GLAD YOU MENTIONED THE WHOLE OVID THING THANK YOU SO MUCH! Almost everyone says Medusa was SA'd by Poseidon and was just a cursed victim. Meanwhile it wasn't even Poseidon it was Neptune (remember it was written by a roman poet)! Poseidon did nothing to her and Greek and Roman mythology are not the same thing (while Roman myths may be based of Greek myths, that still doesn't change the fact they are not the same religion and were from different places and times). And besides Ovid rewrote already existing greek myths to make the gods as unlikeable as possible (thats why we have the Athena, well really Minerva, as petty myths. Very un-characteristic to her character in other myth, making Ovids input inconsistant) because he had authority issues (I believe he got exiled and was feeling petty). Also so glad you brought up the medusa was born a gorgon thing, cause the theogony is probably the oldest source we have of her, and it makes more sense (especially since it explains her gorgon sisters existence) and is less tragic that what Ovid wrote. TDLR: Posedion didn't hurt Medusa, but thanks to Ovid Neptune did. A Ovid is the real petty one.

[@shatteredreality_513]

"You defame me, I'll defame your gods" is a retaliation sure to backfire. 😂

[@iliketea1427]

@@shatteredreality_513 well his myths are now famous and people actually believe they are canon Greek mythology. Especially cause many hate Athena and Poseidon (instead of Ovid's Neptune and Minerva, people always use the wrong names) because of his myths. So Since Ovid's myths and himself are well known, his plan actually did the opposite of backfiring on him and had the intended effect (people not liking the gods). It's a shame really, but I will still continue to dislike him. Maybe I'll start an anti-Ovid fanclub, just to knock his pedestal down a bit.

[@shatteredreality_513]

@iliketea1427 👀👏 we love to see classical antiquity scholars and even casual enjoyers digging up as much as they can on these authors (if everything isn't lost already of course) - not just as authors, but as people, and comparing them to reach the most accurate consensus on the myths they constructed.

[@Boss_Isaac]

​@@shatteredreality_513 Well, you'll be pleased to know that Ovid *_did_* in fact utilize preexisting Greek sources when writing his _Metamorphoses,_ in particular the work of the earlier Hellenistic poet Nicander, confusingly also titled _Metamorphoses._ (Sourced from the fabulous book _The Routledge Handbook on Greek Mythology_ by Robin Hard.) Seriously, it should be noted that Ovid only *published* his poem in AD 8 and that he'd been working on it for _years_ b4hand.

[@ArtsyJet]

I'd love to see that deep dive of Greek God love lives you mentioned. Seems like fascinating lore!

[@dracone4370]

I've mentioned Hermaphroditus a few times in prior comments, and he is a pretty obscure figure in Greek mythology. And on to some other materials. I've mentioned a few times before, but it could be fun to see Jon cover the Aralez; the Aralez is a creature from Armenian mythology, and the briefest of summaries about it says that it's basically a flying doggo that descends from the heavens to revive fallen heroes. Also, in a few prior comments, I have mentioned how it could be fun to see Jon do a ranking list for Hellhounds in a video for the Halloween season.

[@juliusnovachrono4370]

As someone who is writing a story where the main character learns about and summons various entities (spirits) from different mythologies, Armenian mythology has always sounded interesting.

[@radagast7200]

Celtic gods could also be fun for Halloween.

[@psychologyforgeeks]

Love this series! I would love to also hear about the mythology of other countries... less well known ones! ❤❤❤

[@mylesjude233]

Any specific ones you want to see covered

[@psychologyforgeeks]

@@mylesjude233 I have seen the greek and Norse videos and would love more from different Asian or African countries... some from the American countries would be awesome too! I just love history so I want to see it all lol

[@victorlarryesmenda2805]

Yeah I want more Philippine mythology 😢

[@psychologyforgeeks]

@@victorlarryesmenda2805 That would be awesome! I think I have only come across one myth and I can't really remember it anymore. Yess more of that please!

[@KaibaTaha]

24:00 calling Poseidon Neptune threw me so off 😂

[@chrisdunker54]

I do not recall the source, but I recall reading a book about the Greek gods that claimed Zeus and Poseidon were once the same god and it was only when the cult of said god split and half settled on the sea that Poseidon became his own deity.

[@mylesjude233]

This looks to be a great video. Hope you plan on doing one on Dionysus in the future 😊

[@heatherturner2366]

I think he has

[@mylesjude233]

​@heatherturner2366 I just check the Greek mythology Playlist, he hasn't yet 😢

[@calebfisher7345]

Yes we need one on Mr D

[@roberthale3200]

This was superb. Poseidon is my favorite God and this was completely accurate and I got to learn about versions I didn't know existed. Keep up the good work man!

[@michiamamomimi]

@ Jon Solo plz do that series about the gods' love lives! Looking forward to your Halloween stories too

[@DD-py5hw]

I haven’t even had a chance to watch this video yet but I just saw it was up, and I don’t use this word more than a couple times a year, but YAAAASSSSSSSS

[@SailorGreenTea]

17:48, thank you for actually saying it.

[@vginsprdsobepr9698]

Could you make a video covering the gods of the indigenous Tainos? The Caribbean is full of culture that needs to be preserved with the help of educated people like you.

[@nadinehibbert6560]

I agree on that ❤

[@michellecrocker2485]

I took a class in Greek mythology this summer and it seems to be a theme where parents tend to be more interested in their self preservation than being a parent

[@juanprada4410]

Excellent video! I particularly appreciated the focus on his relationship with Medusa. Another curious transformation is the one he had with Astipalaea (Europe's sister), he took the form of a winged leopard with a fish tail. 😳 I SUPPORT THE IDEA!!! It would be very interesting to focus on the romantic lives of the different gods; •Ares seems to have aspects in common with several of his companions (several are associated with war due to the meaning of their names) apart from the fact that he does not seem to have a Greek myth of rape. •Hephaestus did not have many loves, but the few he did have are Very interesting, like Aetna (a volcanic Nymph), or Aglaea (the carite that won a beauty contest to Aphrodite). •Apollo is one of the most bisexual. gods, and seems to do better with boys than girls. •Aphrodite is not as promiscuous as one might expect (yes, she is the most promiscuous of the Olympian goddesses, but 3 of the 6 are virgins and Hera is monogamous); One could even address how “Virginity in the goddesses” seems to represent independence more than anything, Hestia, Artemis and Athena were not the only ones, the muses and Hecate were also called virgins and even so, children are associated with them, even Aphrodite and Hera seem to be able to restore it with a bath.

[@amandaburnham8626]

Yeah, there seems to be this big deal about virginity. That'd be an interesting deep dive. Why was it so important that goddesses had to represent it in some fashion? Now I'm intrigued 🤔

[@juanprada4410]

@@amandaburnham8626 I understand that the current interpretation is that “virginity” comes to represent “independence”. The 3 Virgin goddesses (the young huntress 🏹, the warrior woman🦉, and the mistress of the house🔥) Hera 🦚 and Aphrodite💘, are mentioned restoring their virginity with a magical spring that each one had; one represents sexuality and the other in her role as triple goddess (single/married/widow). Also goddesses like the Muses or Hecate are called or represented as virgins, despite being mothers of several children.

[@Eddieavina123]

Love your video, Jon Solo, and keep up the great work

[@shadowwood549]

AHHHH! FINALLY POSEIDON! I've been waiting for this Day! Now, do take it Jon! Also, love this channel! And your videos! Especially the ones with mythology. I am a mythology nerd. 😂

[@luciparadise6781]

I appreciate hearing the other versions of the stories.😊

[@addison_v_ertisement1678]

18:11 Okay, is it just me, or does the baby minotaur look absolutely adorable?

[@nudgificator]

24:34 - as far as I'm aware, there is no Classical depiction of Medusa having a snake's tail instead of legs (or at least I've never seen one), that was Echidna's thing until Harryhausen used it for Medusa in the original Clash of the Titans.

[@iliketea1427]

It's probably some modern interpretation of her, just like the made up feminist interpretation of her myth. Then of course many people believe the interpretations without knowing/or seeing the actual source, like how people believe the SA is her Greek myth when it's not even close.

[@darriendastar3941]

This was *really, really, really* good. I thought I knew a lot about Greek myths - but I learned so much from this. Stuff I either didn't know or connections I never made. The amount of information you must have had to absorb is one thing, but the sheer mental acuity to create a narrative that lasted just 30 minutes - and managed to be cohesive and entertaining really needs to be remarked on. It's substantial scholarship.

[@johnson6099]

😮 wow! It's crazy the things they don't teach you in the world history class. I mean 248 days a year and 13 years of formal education, and I STILL have learned more from @JonSolo than all those years combined.

[@brentmartin8695]

Awesome. Posideon is one of my favorite Greek gods

[@dezzyb4807]

Can you do more videos about his love life please! I’m here for it !🙌🏻

[@adri101190]

I LOVE all of your content! Heck I have been following your work for years now. Your channel is by far one of the absolute best period, end of sentence. You make life more interesting. I would love to hear more about the offspring of Hades, please!!

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

1. I didn't know about the alternate origin of Poseidon where he gets spared from Cronos before Zeus. 2. Yes, Minos did deserve his fate for gassing up Poseidon and then completely disregarding him after. 3. That (un) intentional semen pun would've had me subscribe to you if I hadn't been subscribed years prior. 4. Yes, we do need a continuation of Greek mythology from a messed-up love life perspective.

[@Lutherstrode17492]

Gosh. This is Percy’s dad?😂

[@horseyfacetheglorious]

Yup. And yet Riordan made him a nice guy

[@Lutherstrode17492]

@@horseyfacetheglorious not really. He’s still a dick, just a toned down dick

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I absolutely love your videos so much!!!!!

[@jasonbarker2013]

Big fan. I listened to you from Louisiana to idaho with my dogs driving

[@ChristianRMaglione]

Thank you so much for making this one. I’ve been dying to hear the history of Poseidon

[@mecahhannah]

Awesome as always thanks

[@catherinemerrill5511]

Thank you! My favorite class ever was Greek Culture. It is so good to hear about Greece again.

[@nicholaselias803]

Would you ever consider doing a deep dive of Pokémon like Gengar, Frostlass, Mawile and Shiftry?

[@itsgonnabeanaurfromme]

I think poketubers would be a good resource for those. Since they're pokemon

[@FusionKush]

Finally a full video dedicated to Poseidon!

[@memoryxdisaster9205]

1:52 forget that I’m tryna get a bread and mustache like that. Been watchin you for years never seen it look so smooth

[@CharlieFlixfix]

Great content man!

[@waldysjosetaverasjr32]

Love your content and have been following you forever! Thanks for every video so far

[@AwesomeMusicLady]

Athena also turned Arachne into a spider though, so I’m thinking she did what she did to Medusa out of spite as well

[@lifeisbutadreamm]

I've been subbed forever and I never get any notifications which is sad because I miss the days when youtube wasnt just cramming shorts down our throats, wheb long-form videos reigned supreme, and I love supporting this channel, just always have to go searching for it myself, do better youtube!

[@omundodovini3774]

*Suggestions:* - The Messed Up Origins of The Fearless Four (The Bremen Town Musicians); - The Messed Up Origins of Quest for Camelot (The King's Damosel); - The Messed Up Origins of The Prince of Egypt (Book of Exodus); - The Messed Up Origins of The Secret of N.I.M.H. (Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of N.I.M.H.); - The Messed Up Origins of Rock-a-Doodle (Chanticleer); - The Messed Up Origins of The Wizard of Oz (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz); - The Messed Up Origins of The Steadfast Tin Soldier.

[@jessicacavins4409]

I love the way you explain Greek mythology

[@CatherineJessicaNatof]

Fun Fact: Laomedon is where we get the word "lament" from.

[@liebekiona]

Yes so do the series it would tie everything together

[@hermitthetoad4444]

I love your videos!!! Been a follower for a while now. Thank you for your hard work!

[@tarotbytes]

I'm so happy you mentioned the secondary theory about Medusas "punishment"

[@NicoUnken]

"But perhaps watching Greek soldiers carve unborn babies out of their mothers and punt them over those walls left a bad taste in his mouth." god DAMN. Watching that would definitely leave me with a "Ok everyone sucks and can go die" feeling.

[@milkdud3529]

Love the greek mythology ones

[@smartman2593]

I know you've talked about Minos multiple times while talking about the Minotaur, but you should do an episode about Minos after he died and became a judge of the underworld

[@parzival1914]

Hey just wanted to say I’m new here but it I’m loving it great video man

[@stefantheron7444]

I want to see some behind the scenes or bloopers from your videos Jon! Would be so good!

[@aliciamcdowell4711]

Finally I've been waiting for this video. Now I can't wait to see what you have planned for Halloween 🎃

[@__thelastpoet]

Gummy worm smoothie is nuts

[@ell_is]

Hey Jon still looking for that M3 on Hey Mambo?😂

[@lukamorris8477]

I enjoyed this video but I am surprised Nerites wasn't mentioned I mean he was beloved by Poseidon and although he isn't mentioned in many myths he is mentioned in two myths. In the first version, Aphrodite, before her ascension from the sea to Olympus, fell in love with Nerites. When the time had come for her to join the Olympian gods, she wanted Nerites to go with her, but he refused, preferring to stay with his family in the sea. Even the fact that Aphrodite promised him a pair of wings did not make him change his mind. The scorned goddess then transformed him into a shellfish and gave the wings to her son Eros. In the second version, Nerites was loved by Poseidon and answered his feelings. Their love was the origin of mutual love (Anteros). Poseidon also made Nerites his charioteer; the boy drove the chariot astonishingly fast, to the admiration of various sea creatures. Helios, for reasons unknown to Aelian's sources, changed Nerites into a shellfish; the narrative of the love-story is disrupted by Helios who is resentful of the boy's speed, but with no explanation behind it, allowing Aelian to conjecture that the two gods were rivals in love and Helios might have wanted the boy's affections for himself and was offended by his refusal. I got this information off Wikipedia

[@elijahtorres7058]

You looked like you wanted to spit that cook unity out as soon as your camera cut

[@ZeldaSam1]

18:12 Asterius as a newborn looks Absolutely Adorable!!! I truly wish Asterius could've been sentient & co-existed w/ the greeks. 😥 19:36 - 19:42 Seriously!!! 20:47 Benth-a-sick-a-me. (I think).

[@wait-wait-wait-wait]

14:37 yo not the sound effects 🤣🤣

[@ChisumRDR]

the way i actually got an aquaman trailer ad after you made that joke....talk about timing.

[@BridaUlv]

We'd love a series about the erotic shenanigans of the Olympians!

[@Dmen95]

Poseidon and Ares are my favorite Greek Gods, thank you Jon

[@SailorGreenTea]

19:41, can use the term, deities, please.

[@bakaichigo]

Oooo finally! Great video, as always :D

[@alexghost2099]

Minos: plz make me a king. Poseidon: ok, kill this bull in my name. Minos: But that is the most beautiful bull I’ve ever seen! Poseidon: hmm… ok get cucked by a bull then. Minos: wait, what?!

[@Ravenpuffpuff]

Oh please do that video! It would definitely be a funny video to watch

[@gmoney4980]

Jon's dry humor goes so well with wacky Greek mythology...

[@SailorGreenTea]

18:40, a sword down the throat, 18:55, but breasts are censored.

[@Groose1972]

In Plato's Criteas, Posiedon crafted the island of Atlantis and was the father of the Kings of Atlantis through a mortal girl named Cleito

[@KERRYPIKE]

Excellent video about Poseidon.

[@iamladychris]

I really miss your intro music! My 5 year old has been a fan since he was 3! He always likes listening to your old videos for it since you changed it up lol

[@noelmoreno1783]

Jon, I’m not a historian so when you make an obscure myth joke, I’m all in-and you get me every time. Very nice! Slow Clap. 👏 👏

[@panagiotetsolis4017]

I like how you throw an accidental Neptune in the story

[@jordangustke1877]

Alexander the great said "let's honor Poseidon today, get that golden chariot and we can litter by dumping it into the ocean" .... sounds like humanity to me

[@Chimpken97]

Any clue when we're getting an origin for Dracula

[@PattyMarshall-l8v]

Yes!

[@evanhenry7630]

Poseidon is my favourite Greek God! Thanks for the informative video, very much appreciated.

[@Listening_Books12345]

I'd love to see some videos on the other famous mortals and demigods from mythology! Jason and the Argonauts is a great story chocked full of famous heroes! And Orestes' story is one of the most brutal stories about the furies and how the ancient laws regarding family loyalty and duties can twist up an innocent man and force him into an impossible situation. It's also a continuation of Agamemnon's story post-Trojan war.

[@thralldumehammer]

You've Inspired me, To make my channel to the mispronunciation or correct pronunciation of whatever everyone is talking about, because apparently, nobody knows how to Pronunciate The language is Spoken

[@cxxp123]

I just had an Aquaman 3 advert just as Jon brought up Aquaman. Marketing on point

[@MidniteCatK]

Couldn't help but laugh at the Bauldur's Gate reference, as I'm listening to this while playing it!

[@karrowynpoggi-blethen5004]

Oh my God please do individual God love lives!!! We're getting so close to the family tree I can feel it ❤

[@breonnadavis9551]

Hiiii I love your videos, and I was just wondering when are you gonna do a video about Hades?

[@PhobiaDeimos]

All this is missing is Ruthlessness from epic in the background😂

[@stephenmahon8511]

Poseidon has been my favorite Greek God for literally 20+ years. I want to one day get him tattooed on me. This video made me so happy

[@justin_glen_with_1_n403]

I'm 100% positive that the only readon Jon hasn't been struck down by the Greek gods for outing them and sharing all their worst stories is because he makes the videos so funny and so factual that the gods can't help but forgive him since they're so accurate

[@thecoolbroscoolman4672]

Thank you, Now the Greek holy trinity is finished, who’s left now though?

[@rumeysaongul4765]

From the Olympians, only Dionysus is. However there are plenty of major non-Olympian deities that could also be covered after him as well. There are also heroes and specific myths that could be covered.

[@joshuavincent3515]

That pickup line goes crazy.😂

[@TRAVELLEROFWORLDS]

This channel is truly unique.

[@SailorGreenTea]

12:37, i think they can be forgiven.

[@iClashAlways]

We 100% need the Maury episode with Kronos and Reya

[@Puget55]

Just one little mistake, Medusa was never half snake. Echidna was but not Medusa.

[@katherine_queen5294]

How ironic that there was an Aquaman 2 trailer before this video lol

[@mauricesteel4995]

in Brazil, there is a myth around the pink dolphin that can turn into a handsome man and goes around seducing and impregnating innocent maidens. maybe its Poseidon again lol.

[@genesismultiverse4896]

fun fact aquaman can stop an attack that sank atlantis which is bigger than greenland and fight equaly to wonder woman who moved a PLANET

[@everettabor1372]

Poseidon's the god of the seas for a reason. They rise and fall like his temper.