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trident

[trahyd-nt] / ˈtraɪd nt /


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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

"They're justifying that sort of design because of the trident."

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

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

It led to an overly excited celebration with the trident and then some excessive hugging of the 6-foot gold-painted metal weapon like it was a long-lost puppy finally found and returned home.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2024

He held out his hand, and a trident appeared in it: a twenty foot long bronze shaft with three spear tips that shimmered with blue, watery light.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan




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