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Haphaestus, or Vulcan (in Roman mythology), was ruler of fire and the forge. You could say he was the blacksmith. He was Hera and Zeus' son, a quite ugly one and also lame (because, while still a child, Zeus pushed him off Olympus in a fit of rage). Eventually he became indispensable, as he made weapons and armour for the gods and the mortals the gods favoured. He helped Zeus deliver his daughter, Athena, by cracking his father's skull (the goddess had been swallowed by Zeus while still inside her mother's womb, and somehow grew inside his head).
He was the one assigned to create Pandora, the first woman.
It's assumed that Hephaestus was the inventor of the forge, and he protected weaponsmiths and armorers.
On a darker note, he and Hermes chained Prometheus, the creator of mankind and its benefactor, on Mt. Caucasus.
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What is hephaestus for?
Hephaestus is known for forging metal work.
What is Hephaestus the god of?
Hephaestus is best known as the god of fire.http://www.pantheon.org/articles/h/hephaestus.html
What does hephaestus stand for?
Hephaestus was god of fire and the forge. He is best known for being married to Aphrodite.
Who are Hephaestus known associates?
it was the only boy
Who are Hephaestus the greek gods children?
Hephaestus had two children by the sea nymph Cabeiro which are collectively known as the Cabeiri.
In Greek mythology who was known as the metal god?
Hephaestus.
What is thesymbol of Hephaestus?
Hephaestus's symbols are a smith's hammer, an anvil and a pair of tongs, although sometimes he is portrayed as not known to all
When is Hephaestus a purple octopus?
In mythology, Hephaestus was never known for turning into a purple octopus. Perhaps he could have if he wanted to, but he wasn't really known for shape shifting in the myths either.
How old the greek god Hephaestus?
The ancinet Greek gods are not known for their birth dates; therefore it is unknown what Hephaestus's age would be.
What are Hephaestus' personality quirks or flaws?
he is known as the ugly god
What is all the information known about Hephaestus?
The link below is a good reference.
Who is Hephaestus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
Hephaestus is a Greek god who is amazing at building things from scrap metal etc. he is the husband of Aphrodite and is known to be the ugliest immortal.
