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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
Hephaestus is known for forging metal work.
Hephaestus is best known as the god of fire.http://www.pantheon.org/articles/h/hephaestus.html
Hephaestus was god of fire and the forge. He is best known for being married to Aphrodite.
it was the only boy
Hephaestus had two children by the sea nymph Cabeiro which are collectively known as the Cabeiri.
Hephaestus.
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.
The ancinet Greek gods are not known for their birth dates; therefore it is unknown what Hephaestus's age would be.
he is known as the ugly god
Hephaestus is the black smith who made all the weapons and armour for the gods
Hephaestus is considered very unnattractive to all of the gods and goddessess, and feels somewhat left out.