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Poseidon
Poseidon was one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and myth. He was the god of the Sea and other waters; of earthquakes; and of horses. His roman equivalent is Neptune. He was the protector of seafarers, and of many cities and colonies. He was a major civic god of several cities; in Athens, he was second only to Athena in importance, while in Corinth and many cities he was the chief god of the polis. He was seen as creating new islands and offering calm seas. When offended or ignored, he would strike the ground with his trident and cause chaotic springs, earthquakes, drowning s and shipwrecks to happen. Sailors prayed to Poseidon for a safe voyage and would sometimes sacrifice to him by drowning a horse. Poseidon was said to have had many lovers of both sexes. His consort was Amphitrite, a nymph and ancient sea-goddess. Together they had a s on named Triton, a merman.
Trident
A Trident is a three-pronged speak. It is used for spearfishing and historically as a polearm. The trident is the weapon of choice for Poseidon, or Neptune, the God of the Sea. It has been used by farmers to remove leaves, seeds, and buds from the stalks of plants such as flax and hemp. In Greek, Roman, and Hindu mythology, the trident is said to have the power to control over the ocean. Poseidon use his trident to create water sources in Greece and the horse.
Gigging
Gigging is the practice of hunting fish or small game with a gig or similar multi-pronged spear. Commonly used to hunt freshwater suckers, saltwater flounder, and small game such as frogs. A gig refers to any long ple which has been tipped with a multi pronged spear. The gig pole ranges in length from 8-14 feet for fish gigs and 5 to 8 feet for frog gigs. A gig typically has three or four barbed tines similar to a trident however, gigs can be made with any number of tines.
Suckers
The Catostomidae are the suckers of the order Cypriniformes, with about 78 species in this family of freshwater fish. They are not usually fished recreationally as they are not highly prized in North America for their flesh. They are a popular target for spear fisherman, and in some areas, such as the Ozarks, they are a common fish that is eaten. The mouth of the fish is located on the underside of its head, with thick, fleshy lips. Most often found in rivers, they can be found in any freshwater environment. Their food source ranges from detritus and bottom-dwelling organisms, to surface insects and small fishes. They are caught by gigging or angling and prepared as food by being smoked or fried.
Ozarks
The Ozarks, also called the Ozark Mountains or Ozark Plateau, is a region of the United States in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and extreme southeastern Kansas. There are two mountain ranges within the Ozarks - the Boston Mountains of Arkansas and the St. Francois Mountains of Missouri. Buffalo Lookout, the highest point of the Ozarks, is located in the Boston Mountains. The Ozarks cover nearly 47,000 square miles, making it the most extensive highland region between the Appalachians and Rockies.
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