Hephaestus was the Greek god of the forges- hence the blacksmith god.
His Roman equivalent is named Vulcan.
There is common thread for Crippled blacksmith Gods in a variety societies.
Hephaestus, the crippled and disfigured son of Zeus, and the husband of Aphrodite.Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, stonemasonry, metalworking and the art of sculpture. He was usually depicted riding a donkey and holding a hammer and tongs - the tools of the blacksmith.
The Crippled God was created in 1999.
He was a Greek god. When he was a baby he was considered to be ugly and was thrown off Mt. Olympus. Because he is the son of a god he could not die, but i believe he became crippled. Later in life he became a blacksmith and married Aphrodite.
The ISBN of The Crippled God - novel - is 0593046358.
In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was the god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, and artisans. He was associated with fire and volcanoes and was known for his skill in forging weapons and armor for the gods.
The Crippled God - novel - has 944 pages.
The Crippled God - novel - was created on 2011-02-15.
Because it was his specialty and he was the greek god of fire and the blacksmith of the immortals
Vulcan.
Hephaestus
Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and craftsmanship, often associated with blacksmiths. He is known for his skill in metalworking and creating weapons and armor for the gods. Vulcan is also the husband of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.
Vulcan, the blacksmith god.