Rebellion against Zeus

Zeus had a son from Leto named Apollo, and Hera was his wife. Hera once persuaded the other gods to rebel against Zeus when he treated other gods severely. This rebellion was led by Hera, Apollo, and Poseidon. The other gods chained Zeus to his bed, drugged him, and took his thunderbolt. Zeus was outraged upon discovering his captivity when he awoke, but he was helpless to free himself, and none of the other gods were moved by his threats.

The gods started to disagree over who had the strongest claim to Zeus' throne and should govern in his place. Briareus, who had been released from Tartarus's prison by Zeus, overheard their talk and discovered that Zeus was restrained. He entered secretly and released the god Zeus. Due to the revolt, Zeus was enraged and he punished the other gods.

Hera was tied by golden bracelets and hung from the sky. Hera was only set free by Zeus after her fellow Olympians made the promise that she will never oppose him again. To make amends for their involvement in the failed uprising, Poseidon and Apollo were transported to Phrygia to work as slaves under King Laomedon of Troy for a year. Together, the two gods constructed renowned, impenetrable walls around Troy. It makes the Poseidon’s rebellion against Zeus one of the most famous myths featuring the Greek God Poseidon.