Hephaestus - Wikipedia
WEBHephaestus (UK: / h ɪ ˈ f iː s t ə s / hif-EE-stəs, US: / h ɪ ˈ f ɛ s t ə s / hif-EST-əs; eight spellings; Greek: Ἥφαιστος, translit. Hḗphaistos) is the Greek god of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, metalworking, sculpture and volcanoes. [1] Hephaestus's Roman counterpart is Vulcan.
Hephaestus | Definition & Mythology | Britannica
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Hephaestus, in Greek mythology, the god of fire. Originally a deity of Asia Minor and the adjoining islands (in particular Lemnos), Hephaestus had an important place of worship at the Lycian Olympus.
Hephaestus • Facts and Information on Greek God Hephaestus
WEBHephaestus was the god of the ceremony when children were officially admitted to the city organization. Hephaestus was known for making a gold basket that Europa, daughter of the King of Sidon, used to gather flowers when she happened upon Zeus in the meadow.
Hephaistos - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 3, 2019 · Hephaistos (Hephaestus) was the ancient Greek god of fire, metallurgy, and crafts. He was the brilliant blacksmith of the Olympian gods, for whom he fashioned magnificent houses, armour, and ingenious devices.
⚒ Hephaestus :: Greek God of Blacksmiths and Fire - Greek Mythology
WEBHephaestus is the god of blacksmiths and fire. Called “the celestial artificer,” he was also associated with other craftsmen (sculptors, carpenters, metalworkers) and, as evident in the name of his Roman counterpart Vulcan, with volcanoes.
HEPHAESTUS - Greek God of Smiths & Metalworking
WEBHephaestus was the ancient Greek god of fire, smiths, craftsmen, metalworking, stonemasonry and sculpture. He was depicted as a bearded man holding a hammer and tongs and sometimes riding a donkey. His Roman name was Vulcan.
Hephaestus – Mythopedia
WEBApr 18, 2023 · Hephaestus was the Greek god of craftsmanship, smithing, and fire. Though lame from birth, he was a master blacksmith who created many magnificent weapons and machines.
HEPHAESTUS MYTHS 1 GENERAL - Greek Mythology
WEBHEPHAISTOS was the Olympian god of fire, smiths, craftsmen, metalworking and stonemasonry. This page contains stories of Hephaistos from the saga of the gods including his birth, casting from and return to Olympos, the birthing of Athena, creation of Pandora, War of the Giants, and his role in the Trojan War.
HEPHAESTUS : Summary of the Olympian God - THEOI GREEK …
WEBSAGA OF THE GODS. * At birth Hephaistos was cast from heaven by his mother Hera, disgusted that she had borne a deformed son. He was rescued by Thetis and Eurynome and founded a forge on the banks of the River Okeanos. * Hephaistos (in exile from heaven) sent gifts to the gods of heaven.
Hephaestus | Greek God - Greek Mythology
WEBHephaistos (ancient Greek Ἥφαιστος Hḗphaistos, Latin Hephaestus, dialect Hephäst) is the god of fire, forging and volcanoes in Greek mythology. Hephaistos corresponds to the later Roman Vulcanus. He is one of the twelve Olympian deities.
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