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According to the Olympian Creation myth the three one-eyed Cyclopes were the smiths of the Greek gods. Their names were Brontes, Steropes and Arges and, according to Robert Graves (Greek Myths, 1955) their "ghosts have dwelt in the caverns of the volcano Aetna since Apollo killed them in revenge for the death of (his son) Asclepius". As smiths the Cyclopes were the makers of Zeus' famous thunderbolts, with which he swaggered about the world terrifying and frequently murdering people.
Elsewhere Hephaestus, god of fire, (Vulcan to the Romans) is credited with the title of smith. He is god of all artisans, particularly those working with metals, and the one-eyed Cyclopes were merely his assistants. Born weak and crippled his frightful mother Hera threw him off a mountain because she could not bear the sight of him. He took nine days and nine nights to fall and finally landed on the isle of Lemnos, where he built his palace under a volcano.
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Who created weapons for greek gods?
The Greek smith god, Hephaestus the son of Hera and Zeus.
Why is Hephaestus important to greek mythology?
Hephaestus is the black smith who made all the weapons and armour for the gods
Can you be a descendant of one of the Greek Gods?
No, the Greek gods are myth.
What are the names of six Greek gods?
Gods from Greek Mythology:AphroditeApolloArtemisAthenaDionysusHeraHermesPoseidonZeus
Are the greek gods imortal?
Yes, the Greek gods are immortal.
How are Greek gods different to Greek people?
greek people adored the gods and they say that depending on how much they adore them the gods helped them.
Who was the ruler of the Greek gods?
Zeus was the ruler of the Greek Gods and Kronos was the ruler of the Titans.
Who would win in football the Aztecs or the greek gods?
Greek gods
What are the missing powers of all Greek gods?
With the Greek goddesses and gods.
What Greek gods did Ares kill?
The Greek gods could not die.
Are Greek gods divine or human?
A:The Greek gods were divine.
Why are Greek villains Greek gods?
Greek villians are Titans. And titans arent greek gods. THey're TITANS.
