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Amphitrite was the goddess-queen of the sea, the wife of Poseidon, and the eldest of the 50 Nereides.

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Amphitrite was the goddess-queen of the sea, the wife of Poseidon, and the eldest of the 50 Nereides.

See the fact file below for more information on the Amphitrite or alternatively, you can download our 21-page Amphitrite worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

INTRODUCTION

  • Amphitrite was a minor Greek goddess who is considered to be one of the several rulers of the sea.
  • Amphitrite was the daughter of Nereus, a minor sea god, and of Doris, a nymph.
  • Amphitrite was also the eldest of the 50 Nereides. The Nereides were the 50 sea-nymph daughters of Nereus. They were considered to be the goddesses of the sea’s rich bounty and also the protectors of sailors and fishermen.
  • Amphitrite was considered to be the female personification of the sea.

AMPHITRITE AND POSEIDON

  • According to myths, Poseidon fell in love with Amphitrite after seeing her dance.
  • As he was replacing Oceanus, Poseidon thought that Amphitrite would be pleased to become his wife. However, that is not what happened.
  • Amphitrite escaped from Poseidon and ran away, swimming far across the seas to the very far end, the Atlas.
  • However, Poseidon did not give up.
  • He hunted for her. Poseidon, frustrated that he could not find Amphitrite, sent his precious dolphin to look for Amphitrite. This dolphin is Delphin, the god of dolphins.
  • Delphin swam all the way to Atlas where Amphitrite was hiding.
  • Delphin talked to Amphitrite in a soothing and comforting voice, while presenting all the benefits and advantages Amphitrite could enjoy if she married Poseidon. Amphitrite finally agreed.
  • The marriage of Amphitrite and Poseidon was said to be the grandest celebration ever to be held under the ocean.
  • Poseidon was said to have rewarded Delphin by giving it a place in the heavens, the constellation Delphinus.
  • Amphitrite and Poseidon had three children: Triton, who became Poseidon’s herald and heir Rhode, a minor goddess who became the patron deity of an island and was married to Helios Kymopoleia, the goddess of violent sea storms who married the Hekatonkheire Briares

ADDITIONAL FACTS

  • Romans called Poseidon Neptune, and they called Amphitrite Salacia.
  • Romans consider Salacia to be the goddess of salt water.
  • According to some myths, Amphitrite was also believed to have given birth to some sea creatures, like seals and dolphins.
  • Poseidon was not a good husband and cheated several times on Amphitrite with other nymphs and Goddesses. One of them was Demeter.
  • In the field of poetry, Amphitrite’s name is often associated with the sea.
  • Several ships of the Royal Navy, ships of the United States Navy, and at least one ship of the Royal Netherlands Navy were named after Amphitrite.
  • The 29 Amphitrite asteroid was also named after Amphitrite.

Amphitrite Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about the Amphitrite across 21 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Amphitrite worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about Amphitrite who was the goddess-queen of the sea, the wife of Poseidon, and the eldest of the 50 Nereides.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Amphitrite Facts
  • Share Them!
  • Name Ten
  • The 3
  • Find Find!
  • Comic-ized
  • Get To Know The Husband
  • Sea-full
  • Meet The D
  • Be Colorful
  • Self-version

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