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Q: Why did Thetis request Hephaestus a new armor for achillles?
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When did Hephaestus make armor for Achilles?

During the Trojan War, at the request of Achilles's mother Thetis and after the death of his friend Patroclus (who died in another set of armor he had).


How does Achillies want his mother Thetis to help him?

Achilles wished for Thetis to get him new armor (which she did, getting Hephaestus to make it) he also wanted honor (which Thetis granted from Zeus's promise) she also kept the body of Patroklos whole and fresh until after Achilles could avenge him. In many ways she supported him to getting glory (although with the price of a short life).


Who was the maker of Achilles armor?

Hephaestus was.


Who is the god of forger of armor?

Hephaestus


What myth was Hephaestus in?

The myth about Achilles and how he had new armor made by Hephaestus god of fire after his friend got killed in his old armor.


What Greek myth was Hephaestus in?

The myth about Achilles and how he had new armor made by Hephaestus god of fire after his friend got killed in his old armor.


Who was the maker of Achilles impenetrable armor?

Hephaestus was.


Who did Thetis call upon to make new armor for Achilles?

The god, Hephasateus.


How was Hephaestus involved in the Trojan war?

After Patroclus is killed wearing Achilles' armor and the Trojans take possession of it, Hephaestus forges Achilles a new set of armor.


What does thetis promise to do for Achilles?

Thetis gives him his new armor, and promises, after hearing Achilles' concerns for the body, that she will keep the body as fresh and whole as it was when Patroclus was alive.


What does thetis promise to do for her son achillis?

Thetis gives him his new armor, and promises, after hearing Achilles' concerns for the body, that she will keep the body as fresh and whole as it was when Patroclus was alive.


Is there a Greek god of armor?

Hephaestus could be considered the Greek god of armor, since he works in the forges and makes armor and weapons.