Mexican authorities “closed" a statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, that was erected in the Gulf of Mexico just off the town of Progreso, Yucatan, following legal complaints.

The gods must be angry: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity - Mexican authorities have slapped a “closure” order on a 10-foot tall aquatic statue of ...

“Poseidon is a Greek god who is alien to our Maya culture,” according to the legal complaint filed recently against the statue. “I have a human right for my Maya culture to be preserved.” ...

A Poseidon statue off the beach in Progreso, Yucatan, in Mexico is stirring up faith-related conflict, per Religion News Service. After becoming a unique tourist attraction, the statue was ...

Excavation of an ancient Greek temple has yielded a variety of figurines, possibly offerings to Poseidon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

OMAHA -- Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, pervaded life in the ancient Mediterranean world. The stories of his undersea exploits are widely told. He was worshipped by followers ...

Lors de fouilles archéologiques en Grèce, des chercheurs ont découvert des figurines de plusieurs milliers d’années. Ces dernières auraient été conçues à la gloire du dieu Poséidon.

Tourists take pictures of a Poseidon sculpture in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico, July 4. A legal complaint said the statue of the Greek god offended the beliefs of local Maya Indigenous groups who ...