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The trident is the tool of Poseidon (Greek ) or Neptune (Roman ) used for the protection of the sea realms, the god of the sea in classical mythology . Other sea deities such as Amphitrite or Triton were also often depicted with a trident in classical art . Later, tridents were used in medieval heraldry , sometimes held by a merman or triton . In Hinduism , it is the weapon of Shiva and is known as a trishula (Sanskrit for "triple-spear").

Description
The trident is the tool of Poseidon (Greek ) or Neptune (Roman ) used for the protection of the sea realms, the god of the sea in classical mythology . Other sea deities such as Amphitrite or Triton were also often depicted with a trident in classical art . Later, tridents were used in medieval heraldry , sometimes held by a merman or triton . In Hinduism , it is the weapon of Shiva and is known as a trishula (Sanskrit for "triple-spear").