Because it was his specialty and he was the greek god of fire and the blacksmith of the immortals
In Greek mythology, Hephaestus is often associated with symbols such as the hammer, anvil, tongs, and the forge. These symbols represent his role as the god of fire, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and volcanoes.
His symbols were a Hammer, Anvil, and Tongs but his weapon of choice was an Axe
Symbols of Hephaestus are hammer, tongs, anvil; animals being donkey, guard-dog, and the crane.
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
A HammerA pair of TongsAn AnvilFire, Anvil, Hammer, and his Forge on mount OlympusA catThe hammer, anvil, tongs and the animals donkey, crane, and guard dog.The fire, anvil, tongs, and hamer.
The animal symbol for Hephaestus is the quail. He was the Greek god of blacksmiths, artisans, craftsman, and sculptors, fire and volcanoes. His other symbols include a hammer, anvil, and tongs. United Nations Farms
The smith's tools; hammer, anvil, and tongs.
Yes. His symbol was the anvil, as well as a hammer and tongs.
The symbol of Hephaestus is an anvil and hammer. HOPE THIS HELPS
Usually Hephaestus is seen depicted with hammer, tongs and anvil.
An anvil, a smith's hammer, and a pair of tongs.
An anvil, a smith's hammer, and a pair of tongs.