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Earthshaker

British  
/ ˈɜːθˌʃeɪkə /

noun

  1. classical myth Poseidon (or Neptune) in his capacity as the bringer of earthquakes

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He changed Poseidon, Girdler of the Earth, to Earthshaker Poseidon, called the Cyclops "Goggle-eyes" instead of "froward," transformed the "fair-tressed Dawn" into "welcome streaks of light."

From Time Magazine Archive

“Not that powerful, eh? Could have fooled me. You’re the son of the Earthshaker, lad. You don’t know your own strength.”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

And to thee, Earthshaker, who didst devise ventures of steeds, with right glad heart he draweth nigh.

From The Extant Odes of Pindar by Pindar

Thou knowest, O Earthshaker, the purpose within my breast, wherefor I gathered you hither; even in their perishing have I regard unto them.

From The Iliad by Homer