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Why was the greek god Hephaestus called the blacksmith god?
Hephaestus or Vulcan was born lame and so he was looked down upon. He was banned to Earth's core to forge weapons from fire and metal found in the Earth for the gods. He also looked after precious gems and metals.
Did Hephaestus have a constellation name?
Not as such, but there are myths to be found that associate Hephaestus with them: the Eagle is sometimes said to be given life by Zeus but crafted by Hephaestus that tormented Prometheus.
Where might Hephaestus be located?
In a volcanic forge if on Earth.
Why did Hera throw Hephaestus to the Earth?
Hera threw Hephaestus to Earth because he was born deformed and she was ashamed of his appearance. Hephaestus landed in the sea and was raised by sea nymphs, who helped him become a skilled blacksmith.
Did Hephaestus have children with gaea?
Yes, in his attempted rape of Athena, the seed of Hephaestus fell to Earth (Gaea) and Erikhthonios was formed.
Did Hephaestus and Athena have children?
Hephaestus and Athena "had" one child, Erichthonius, where Hephaestus tried to go for Athena and ended up getting her leg. She wiped off her leg and threw it to the ground, where Gaia the Earth Goddess was fertilized.
How would Hephaestus be different from all other greek gods?
Hephaestus was the only Greek god that suffered a life-altering injury. After he was kicked out of heaven and fell to earth, he suffered a permanent limp.
Did Hephaestus fit into Hera's perfect family vision?
not until she found out he was an excellent black smith
Where was Hephaestus born?
Hephaestus family
Who played Hephaestus?
hephaestus ;) -leah
What gender is Hephaestus?
Hephaestus is male.
What was Hephaestus the goddess of?
Hephaestus was male. Therefore, he was a god. Hephaestus was the god of blacksmiths and forges.
