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Why did Hera throw Hephaestus off mount Olympus?

In one legend, I am not sure of it's origin, Hera threw Hephaestus off of Mount Olympus, because she was so shocked of how ugly he was.Another legend, from Homer's The Iliad suggests that Zues threw Hephaestus off of Mount Olympus when Hephaestus tried to help Hera, against Zeus's wishes.


Why did Hera throw her son off mount Olympus?

Hera threw her son Hephaestus off Mount Olympus because he was born deformed and she was ashamed of him. In some myths, it is said that she was angry that he did not meet her expectations of beauty and perfection. After his fall, Hephaestus landed on the island of Lemnos, where he was cared for and eventually became the god of blacksmiths and craftsmen. This act of rejection highlights Hera's complex character and her struggles with maternal expectations.


How did Hera throw Hephaestus off mount Olympus?

In some legends it wasn't Hera- it was Zeus. However the story goes that when Hera gave birth Zeus was so angry that the son by his actual wife was so deformed and ugly that he took the baby, in his anger and hurled him down Mount Olympus. How did Hera( or Zeus) through him off? She/ he lifted him up and chucked him. I am guessing that you are talking about when Hephaestus was a baby. Unless you are talking about when he was older and still ugly anf was sent down off Mount Olympus to his forge. In this case Hera was the goddess of Marriage, the goddess of unions in a way. This meant she had special powers in the way that she could manipulate others' feelings. So she manipulated Hephaestus' feelings (and Zeus') and Hephaestus was left in his forge. Hephaestus probably wasn't against this. He prefered to interact with metal rather than people and so he was perfectly happy to be left alone with his creations. I hope this was what you were looking for! My sources are: I study Ancient Greek Myths at Oxford


How did Zeus become famous?

Zeus became famous in Greek mythology because he defeated his father, Cronus, and became the ruler of the gods of Mount Olympus. He is known for the many affairs he had and his ability to throw thunderbolts.


What does Zeus and Apollo and Athena mean?

Well, since they're ancient Greek names, it'd be hard to answer, but what their deities and their little stories I can answer. Zeus-Lord of the Skies, ruler of Olympus, made his father [Cronus] throw up siblings, has 114 wives and 140 children Apollo-God of the Sun, music, poetry, archery, wolves, healing and hawks. Hates Hera for making his mother [Leto] give birth to him and his twin sister [Artemis] wherever sun had not shown or on land. Athena-Goddess of wisdom, war-strategy, owls, and olives. Was fully grown out of Zeus's head, after Hephaestus cracked it open. Poseidon and Athena aren't fond of each other because Athena got named after her [Athens] and when Medusa and Poseidon had sex in Athena's temple, she turned Medusa into a hag.

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Why did Hera throw Hephaestus off mount Olympus?

In one legend, I am not sure of it's origin, Hera threw Hephaestus off of Mount Olympus, because she was so shocked of how ugly he was.Another legend, from Homer's The Iliad suggests that Zues threw Hephaestus off of Mount Olympus when Hephaestus tried to help Hera, against Zeus's wishes.


Why did Hera throw her son off mount Olympus?

Hera threw her son Hephaestus off Mount Olympus because he was born deformed and she was ashamed of him. In some myths, it is said that she was angry that he did not meet her expectations of beauty and perfection. After his fall, Hephaestus landed on the island of Lemnos, where he was cared for and eventually became the god of blacksmiths and craftsmen. This act of rejection highlights Hera's complex character and her struggles with maternal expectations.


What were the power od Zeus?

he could throw thunder bolts. he was the ruler of mount Olympus.


How did Hera throw Hephaestus off mount Olympus?

In some legends it wasn't Hera- it was Zeus. However the story goes that when Hera gave birth Zeus was so angry that the son by his actual wife was so deformed and ugly that he took the baby, in his anger and hurled him down Mount Olympus. How did Hera( or Zeus) through him off? She/ he lifted him up and chucked him. I am guessing that you are talking about when Hephaestus was a baby. Unless you are talking about when he was older and still ugly anf was sent down off Mount Olympus to his forge. In this case Hera was the goddess of Marriage, the goddess of unions in a way. This meant she had special powers in the way that she could manipulate others' feelings. So she manipulated Hephaestus' feelings (and Zeus') and Hephaestus was left in his forge. Hephaestus probably wasn't against this. He prefered to interact with metal rather than people and so he was perfectly happy to be left alone with his creations. I hope this was what you were looking for! My sources are: I study Ancient Greek Myths at Oxford


Why did Hera throw Hephaestus off of Mt. Olympus?

Many variations of this myth. Some say Hera through him off Olympus and Zeus covered for her but the general idea is that it is because Hephaestus was not pretty and the Olympian Gods were generally really vain. Meaning that they valued looks, Hephaestus was ugly therefore he was thrown from a mountain. There are different variations of course but this is the one I'm familiar with.


Why is Kronos the bad person in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief?

It is because he wants to throw over Mount Olympus, and that is very very evil.


How did Zeus become famous?

Zeus became famous in Greek mythology because he defeated his father, Cronus, and became the ruler of the gods of Mount Olympus. He is known for the many affairs he had and his ability to throw thunderbolts.


Does Hera have any kids that are not with Zeus?

As far as I know, Hephaestus was the only son born solely to Hera, and that varies from rendition to rendition.


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.


What was Zeus' greatest challenge?

Zeus was the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and of the gods living there. His greatest challenge was leading a revolt against his father, Cronus. He made his father throw up his siblings, then defeated him and took control of the heavens.


Could hades throw fire?

Hades is a god. He is the god of the underworld, of course he could Hephaestus was the god of fire but yes.


How do you get rid of an anoying mother?

throw a cookie