Editing Trident (section)

{{short description|Three-prong spear}}
{{Other uses}}
[[File:Poseidon sculpture Copenhagen 2005 hand.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Trident of Poseidon]]]]
A '''trident''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|r|aɪ|d|ɛ|n|t}}), ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|r|aɪ|d|ɪ|n|t}}) is a three-[[tine (structural)|pronged]] [[spear]]. It is used for [[spear fishing]] and historically as a [[polearm]]. As compared to an ordinary spear, the three tines increase the chance that a fish will be struck and decrease the chance that a fish will be able to dislodge itself if struck badly. On the other hand, they are not so many as to overly reduce the spear's [[Pressure#Examples|concentration of force for piercing]].

The trident is the tool of [[Poseidon]] ([[Greek mythology|Greek]]) or [[Neptune (mythology)|Neptune]] ([[Roman mythology|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 (mythology)|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 (mythology)#Tritons|triton]]. In [[Hindu mythology|Hinduism]], it is the weapon of [[Shiva]] and is known as a ''[[trishula]]'' ([[Sanskrit]] for "triple-spear"). It is also associated with the superhero [[Aquaman]]. The trident is an important military (especially naval) symbol as an element for forces such as [[Hellenic Navy]], [[United States Navy SEALs]], [[United States Naval Academy]], [[Cyprus Navy]], and [[Nepali Army]].  It is included in many logos including the corporate logos of [[Maserati]] and [[Club Med]] and the athletic logos of [[Manchester United F.C.]] and [[Arizona State Sun Devils|Arizona State University]].