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The Trident
The Trident is the godly weapon of Poseidon, god of the seas. This powerful weapon allows him to control the seas and exert vast magical influence over water in all of its forms.
Background[]
The trident grants whoever possess it control over the oceans, rivers, and water in all of its forms. It's possible to shift water into its various forms such liquid, gas, solid and create atmospheric hazards such as storms and vortexes. Also, the trident is powerful enough to pierce a god's skin.
Appearances[]
Hercules[]
Poseidon was briefly seen on Mount Olympus with the other Gods holding his Trident.
Hercules: The Animated Series[]
Although the trident's actual manufacturer is unknown, the trident is Poseidon's iconic weapon for eons until it was stolen by Hades in his plans to take over Athens by shifting the River Styx. Hercules later returns the trident to its rightful owner and the only time it shifted ownership was when Triton, Poseidon's son, was in temporary ownership of the trident.
The Little Mermaid (musical)[]
In the stage musical reimagining of The Little Mermaid, the popular theory of Poseidon as the father of King Triton and Ursula is accepted, and thus Triton's Trident is said to be Poseidon's Trident which Triton inherited.
Once Upon a Time[]
In the series, the Trident is once again identified with the Little Mermaid item; it belonged to Ursula's father Poseidon. The King of the Seas, he used it to rule over his domain. When discovering that his daughter wanted to run away with the aid of one Captain Hook, he used his trident to enchant a sea-shell which would take away her singing voice and prevent her from leaving him. After Ursula learns of his betrayal, she takes his trident and gives herself more power, consequently turning her mermaid tail into those of an octopus.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales[]
The Trident is the main artifact sought on by the characters of the movie. At the climax, Henry Turner gets ahold of the Trident, and uses the Trident's magic to undo Will Turner's curse, in turn, also undoing Davy Jones' death in At World's End and restoring Davy Jones as captain of the Flying Dutchman.
Powers[]
- Controls the seas
- Creates earthquakes and storms.
- Controls the River Styx. According to Trivia with one strike it can tear a god's skin apart.