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We do not really know, but it was used by both Greek and Roman to a alternate word of "fire".
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What does name Hephaestus mean other then god of the crafts?
volcano
Who forged a sword for Achilles?
I think you mean a shield and it was Hephaestus.
What were the characteristics of Hephaestus?
hairy , mean , not forging , ugly , and wierd
Who played Hephaestus?
hephaestus ;) -leah
What gender is Hephaestus?
Hephaestus is male.
Where was Hephaestus born?
Hephaestus family
Who was the god of the forge?
Do you mean Greek/Roman? I can answer that. The Greek god is Hephaestus and the Roman is Vulcan.
Was Hephaestus a nice or mean god?
He could be both, as could all gods of the Greeks.
What was Hephaestus the goddess of?
Hephaestus was male. Therefore, he was a god. Hephaestus was the god of blacksmiths and forges.
Is hephaestus mortal?
No. Hephaestus is a Greek god.
What was Hephaestus's personality?
what are hephaestus's personality traits
Who is Hephaestus's mother?
Hephaestus' mother was Hera.
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