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What does Hephaestus mean?

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Anonymous

∙ 14y ago
Updated: 9/15/2023

We do not really know, but it was used by both Greek and Roman to a alternate word of "fire".

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Was Hephaestus a nice or mean god?

He could be both, as could all gods of the Greeks.


Where was Hephaestus born?

Hephaestus family


Who was Hephaestus father?

zues was the father of hephaestus


Who killed hephaestus?

Hephaestus never died.


Who was Hephaestus's mom?

Hephaestus's mom was Hera

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What does name Hephaestus mean other then god of the crafts?

volcano


Who forged a sword for Achilles?

I think you mean a shield and it was Hephaestus.


What were the characteristics of Hephaestus?

hairy , mean , not forging , ugly , and wierd


Who was the god of the forge?

Do you mean Greek/Roman? I can answer that. The Greek god is Hephaestus and the Roman is Vulcan.


Was Hephaestus a nice or mean god?

He could be both, as could all gods of the Greeks.


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.


Who killed hephaestus?

Hephaestus never died.


What was Hephaestus's personality?

what are hephaestus's personality traits


Who was Hephaestus father?

zues was the father of hephaestus

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