The Greek god Poseidon is often pictured holding a trident at his side. From LearnThat.org.
We saw above that the trident was a veiled image of the cross. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery] Reference
The trident is a great weapon if you're dressed properly -- wearing nothing at all except Saran Wrap and AstroGlide. From Wordnik.com. [Ace of Spades HQ] Reference
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: My trident is a symbol of honor and heritage, bestowed upon me by the heroes who have gone before. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 12, 2006] Reference
The trident was the symbol of the emperor's might, but now he used it as a simple weapon, laying the tines against the seal's neck. From Wordnik.com. [Odyssey]
(wqVgz) 17 > > > Also, a trident is a good weapon. From Wordnik.com. [Ace of Spades HQ] Reference
The canceled Trishul ( "trident") short-range surface-air missile (SAM). From Wordnik.com. [Defense Industry Daily] Reference
The three fighter jets proceeded in a 'trident' formation before returning to the airbase. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
The trident of Neptune is the sceptre of the world. From Wordnik.com. [The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876] Reference
Howard -- he who signed his drawings with a trident?. From Wordnik.com. [The History of "Punch"] Reference
His trident, and smiles with most friendly benignity. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 22, 1891] Reference
William, he broke out: "The trident should be in our grip!". From Wordnik.com. [William of Germany] Reference
Strong Poseidon with his trident break thy impious-vaunted bond. From Wordnik.com. [Mosaics of Grecian History] Reference
Expect a side order of trident with your next fish taco, hipsters. From Wordnik.com. [PUTTING THE 'L.A.' in 'JLA': How might DC superheroes fare in their new California digs?] Reference
Even Neptune, lord of the sea, laid down his trident and calmed the flood. From Wordnik.com. [Famous Tales of Fact and Fancy Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls] Reference
Sthanu, O king, armed with trident became deprived of his senses in wrath. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference
In one hand he held a huge pitchfork -- the trident of this watery Mercury. From Wordnik.com. [In and out of Three Normady Inns] Reference
Opponent must be willing to work shirtless and able to wield a bronze trident. From Wordnik.com. [Doug Lieblich: Entertainment Job Listings for Those Stuck in the Recession] Reference
Jupiter held the thunderbolt, Neptune the trident, and Hercules a palm branch or bow. From Wordnik.com. [Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life] Reference
The sea-god, with his trident in one hand and sea-weed in the other, rides on a wave, with. From Wordnik.com. [An Art-Lovers Guide to the Exposition] Reference
From his high pillar on either side, Neptune, leaning on his trident, looked down serenely. From Wordnik.com. [The Adventures of Uncle Jeremiah and Family at the Great Fair Their Observations and Triumphs] Reference
For the lightning and the aegis and the trident are but fables, and so all ancient theology. From Wordnik.com. [Astral Worship] Reference
O wielder of the trident, thou art the refuge of this universe consisting of gods and Asuras!. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference
Round this initial letter is a well-formed circle; a trident lies at a little distance from it. From Wordnik.com. [Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves] Reference
Arjuna of keen-edged feats, thou art for rubbing all thy limbs against the keen edges of a trident. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12] Reference
She has ten hands, in which she holds an iron club, a trident, a battle-axe, spears, thunderbolts, etc. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Scudder's Tales for Little Readers, About the Heathen.] Reference
In his right hand gleamed the trident, with which he shakes the earth and cleaves the waters of the sea. From Wordnik.com. [Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life] Reference
King Swetaki, thus addressed by Rudra, did all that he was directed to do by the wielder of the trident. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva] Reference
They followed his command, and Neptune himself struck the earth with his trident and let the flood enter. From Wordnik.com. [Famous Tales of Fact and Fancy Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls] Reference
At this moment the sky is overcast and Poseidon appears in his car and threatens Odysseus with his trident. From Wordnik.com. [The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas] Reference
In his right hand he held the grains (an instrument something resembling a trident, and used for striking fish). From Wordnik.com. [A Sailor of King George] Reference
And he was like the illustrious lord of the celestials, Mahadeva of the golden form, the wielder of the trident. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa Translated into English Prose Adi Parva] Reference
Then King Poseidon rose up in the greatness of his majesty, and with his trident he smote the earth where he stood. From Wordnik.com. [Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life] Reference
"Shall I conduct you?" he asked, dipping the trident as if in salute, into the water, as he still puffed and gasped. From Wordnik.com. [In and out of Three Normady Inns] Reference
The trident of the ocean, the sceptre of the world's commerce would fall from her grasp, and London be left without a rival. From Wordnik.com. [The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3 No 2, February 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy] Reference
Secutoriani (a word coined by C.), the Sececutores, light-armed gladiators, who were pitted against others with net and trident. From Wordnik.com. [Meditations] Reference
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