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Neptune / Poseidon
In Greek mythology, Poseidon (Roman = Neptune) was the son of Cronus (Roman = Saturn) and Rhea. Cronus swallowed his children, including Poseidon, who came back up with the aid of Zeus and waged battle upon Cronus. After the battle against Cronus and the Titans, Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon drew lots to see who would become the ruler of the sky and earth, the seas, and the underworld. Poseidon was allotted the sea, and is also the God of horses and earthquakes. Poseidon is also associated with fertility due to his connection to the sea which embodies feminine characteristics of birth and energy. Extremely powerful, Poseidon could be violent and vengeful or calm and benevolent. His three-pronged trident could be used to split boulders and cause earthquakes.
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Uranus / Ouranos
Also known as the Sky, Ouranos was born from Gaea, the Earth Goddess. Ouranos mated with Gaea, and they conceived the Hecatonchires (one-hundred armed giants), the Cyclopes (one-eyed giants), and the Titans. He then imprisoned their children in Tartarus (Gaea's bowels) which caused her pain. Gaia then asked their children for help, and only Cronus, the youngest, came to her aid. She shaped for him a sickle, and with it Cronus cut off the testicles of Ouranos, throwing them into the sea. From his testicles Aphrodite was born, and from the blood spilled upon the earth, Erinyes and Gigantes were born. Ouranos was deposed by Cronus who then acted as the supreme God until he was dethrowned by his son, Zeus.
