Question

Statue of a half-naked, muscular, bearded man holding a trident and sitting on a pedestal.

Use your knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to choose the name of the item that Poseidon is holding.
a.
a salimis
c.
a pedal
b.
a trident
d.
a carding



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer from the choices provided is:

B. a trident

The term "trident" comes from the Latin "tridens," meaning "three-toothed," which is fitting as Poseidon is depicted holding a three-pronged spear.