Poseidon

"Every time I heard you sing, I heard your mother, and it was too painful. I let that pain fuel my desire for vengeance, but it shouldn't have. It should have reminded me that I still had a piece of her. You."

- Poseidon to Ursula

King Poseidon, also known as the Sea King, is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts, with his only appearance, in the fifteenth episode of the fourth season. He is portrayed by guest star Ernie Hudson.

Poseidon is based on the god of the same name from Greek Mythology, and is an allusion to King Triton from the Disney film, The Little Mermaid.

Trivia

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Etymology

 * His name is the same as famed Greek god, who controls the sea and earthquakes and is also the brother of Zeus.

Character Notes

 * Anna and Elsa's parents died in a shipwreck near his territory.
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Production Notes

 * He is described as, "a king whose crown was hard-won, and the fight to keep it has taken a toll", but also as "handsome, though not refined, and highly protective of his family".
 * Poseidon costume was originally different, and included a big purple feathery boa around his neck. However, it didn't look quite right, and they ended up with a more metallic version of the original costume.