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Hephaestus (Vulcan)
In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was an Olympian god. His Roman equivalent was Vulcan. He was the god of blacksmiths, technology, craftsmen, and more.
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Hephaestus was lame, which was something the ancient Greeks considered grotesque. As to how he became lame, there is a difference of opinion. Some said he was born that way, and Hera threw him of Mt. Olympus in disgust. Other people said he was thrown out and became lame because of injuries he got in the fall.
Zeus and Hera, but Homer said it was just Hera.
Hephaestus was born of Hera alone as Hera's revenge for Zeus' solo birth of Athena.
What was Vulcan the Roman god of?
In Roman mythology, he is the blacksmith god, or the god of the forges.
We do not really know, but it was used by both Greek and Roman to a alternate word of "fire".
What does Hephaestus rule over?
Hephaestus was the god of blacksmiths, sculptors, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes.
Hephaestus's powers are metal working fire. He is also the god of fire forges and volcanoes.
What did Achilles armor look like?
It was crafted by Hephaestus and was a golden armour said to be as bright as the sun and was the best armour ever made.
Where did the greek god Hephaestus live?
Hephaestus lived in Mount Olympus with the other gods and was one of the "great 14 gods." He was the god of smiths and fire, and his forgery was in ...
Hephaestus was the god of fire, especially that of a blacksmith.
Does the god Hephaestus have a weapon?
No, he is a craftsman, not a warrior, and is often depicted working at a forge with a blacksmith's hammer.
Did Aphrodite and Hephaestus have any children?
No, Aphrodite the beautiful love goddess and Hephaestus the blacksmith god had no children. But they each had children through other involvements. Specifically, in the case of Aphrodite her children were as follows:
With Ares the war god
1. Phobos;
2. Deimos;
3. Adrestia;
4. - 9. The Erotes
Eros;
Harmonia;
Anteros;
Himeros;
Pothos;
Hedylogos.
With Poseidon the sea god:
1. Rhode.
With Hermes the messenger of the gods:
1. Tyche;
2. Peitho;
3. Eunomia;
4. Hermaphroditos.
With Dionysus the wine god:
1. - 3. The Charites, or the Graces
Thalia;
Euphrosyne;
Aglaea.
4. Priapus
With the mortal Adonis:
1. Beroe.
With the mortal Prince Anchises of Dardania:
1. Prince Aeneas.
With the mortal Argonaut Butes, King of Sicily:
1. Eryx.
Specifically, in the case of Hephaestus, he had no children with Aphrodite or with Gaia. But he did have chilldren with Aglaea:
1. Eucleia;
2. Euthenia;
3. Eupheme;
4. Philophrosyne.
But the list changes according to the source authority.
Who was Hephaestus married to?
In the Iliad, Hephaestus was married to Aglaia, one of the three Graces, and in the Odyssey, he is was married to Aphrodite, goddess of love.
What were Hephaestus' symbols?
A Hammer
A pair of Tongs
An Anvil
Fire, Anvil, Hammer, and his Forge on mount Olympus
A cat
The hammer, anvil, tongs and the animals donkey, crane, and guard dog.
The fire, anvil, tongs, and hamer.
How do you pronounce Hephaestus?
'Hephaestus' can be pronounced as 'Huh-fest-us' or 'Huf-EYE-stus'. In Latin, 'ae' makes an 'EYE' sound, so I personally prefer the latter pronunciation.
