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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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Are people still worshiping Hephaestus?
There may be some neo-Pagans that are resurrecting the worship of Hephaestus, but the original worship rituals and procedures have mostly been lost. More likely some neo-Pagans have chosen Hephaestus as a deity they connect with and include him and his symbols in the rituals they perform.
Thetis and Eurynome raised Hephaestus when he was thrown into the ocean by Hera.
What were Hephaestus's weapons?
His symbols were a Hammer, Anvil, and Tongs but his weapon of choice was an Axe
Where did Hephaestus fall off of mount Olympus?
His first fall Hera cast him into Oceanus where Eurynome and Thetis saved him, then Zeus threw him from heaven and he landed on Lemnos.
Did Hephaestus have children with gaea?
Yes, in his attempted rape of Athena, the seed of Hephaestus fell to Earth (Gaea) and Erikhthonios was formed.
What role did Hephaestus play in the war?
Hephaestus crafted many of the weapons of the gods, but he also built protectors and other magnificent works.
How did Hephaestus affect the people of his culture?
The Greeks whatever they thought about the lame god, respected inventors and blacksmiths of that age and I like cats.
Did Hephaestus have any enemies?
his main enemy was hera who was his mom but she threw him off of mt olympus into the ocean. though he was saved and seeked revenge by sending hera a golden thrown and when sat in it she couldn't get out and so another god made him drunk to stop him and to release hera.
Where did the greek god Hephaestus come from?
He was born to Hera the queen of the gods and goddess of marriage and Zeus, the king of the gods and god of the sky. When he was born he was so ugly that his mother threw him of Mount Olympus, but Zeus got very angry at her for it and retrieved the baby who, as he was a god, had survived the fall despite becoming crippled and even uglier for it.
Was Hephaestus allowed back on Mount Olympus?
Yes. He came back and claimed his rightful throne on Olympus.
Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and blacksmiths. He is also associated with volcanoes.
What were some characteristics of Hephaestus armor maker of gods?
Hephaestas was not just the "armor maker" he was an olympian! he was god of the blacksmiths and metal works. he was thrown of mount Olympus when he was born, so he is crippled. maybe that made him bitter. i dunno.
What is Hephaestus weapon and shield?
Hephaestus forged weapons and shields for gods and heroes - but he did not use them himself.
What does Hephaestus' name mean?
It might be a reference to fire as in ancient text his name was used interchangeably to fire; its true meaning is lost to us.
How many kids does Hephaestus have?
Hephaestus originally had one biological son, who was Erichthonius. He was 'born' when Hephaestus tried to rape Athena. However she escaped him and his semen fell to the ground, and actually impregnated Gaia. Athena became to child's foster mother.
There are some myths that Hephaestus did have extra 'sons' but they themselves could be foster children Hephaestus took care of during his exile. And they were Palaimonius and the 'Kabeiroi' on the island of Samothrace - Possible a group of craftsmen, who too were slightly crippled like Hephaestus
What was the birth story of Hephaestus?
His mother, Hera, was surprised that Zeus "gave birth to" Athena and Dionysus on his own. She instantly gave birth to Hephaestus. But he was so ugly, she threw him off Mt. Olympus.( some stories say that Zeus threw him off because he sided with Hera in an argument) He was then found and nursed back to health by Thetis, a sea nymph. He got his revenge by making a throne and when Hera sat in it she was captured in it. The other gods then persuaded him to let her go by offering Aphrodite in marrige. Since she was so beautiful, he agreed.
