trident

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Some fought with only a trident; some fought mounted on horseback; some on chariot; others on foot with helmet and short sword; some with two daggers; still others exclusively fought wild beasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Tiffany & Co.’s new collection by Pharrell Williams, dubbed Tiffany Titan, takes inspiration from mythology, channeling the spike of Poseidon’s trident as a symbol of lifeforce, rebellious power and punk energy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

The incident on board the unnamed Vanguard class submarine, which carries the UK's trident nuclear missiles, happened more than a year ago while it was preparing to go out on patrol.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

In Seattle, they don a tricked-out Darth Vader helmet and brandish a trident.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

Just before the trident would have perforated him, Jason’s ventus acted on its own.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan