Poseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways.

Perched on a high rock near Corinth are the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite, which once housed a thousand prostitutes.

Part 1 Hermes begins with an introduction to himself and some of the other gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece - Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo - and their home on Mount Olympus. Hermes - who has winged ...