A rogue wave could also cause a cruise ship to capsize. This type of wave is defined as greater than twice the size of surrounding waves, which comes often unexpectedly from a direction other than prevailing wind and waves. Was The Poseidon Adventure based on a real story? Paul GallicoRead More →

Triton, in Greek mythology, a merman, demigod of the sea; he was the son of the sea god, Poseidon, and his wife, Amphitrite. According to the Greek poet Hesiod, Triton dwelt with his parents in a golden palace in the depths of the sea. Sometimes he was not particularized butRead More →

“You’re too sweet.” Amphitrite said, styling her new seaweed. She decided that she wouldn’t leave this island, and she thought Poseidon wouldn’t either. Poseidon wanted to ask Amphitrite to be his queen, because he didn’t marry in a long time, and he needed a queen to rule his underwater kingdomRead More →