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  1. www.britannica.com › topic › HephaestusHephaestus | Definition & Mythology | Britannica

    Sep 18, 2024 · According to myth, Hephaestus was born lame and was cast from heaven in disgust by his mother, Hera, and again by his father, Zeus, after a family quarrel. He was brought back to Olympus by Dionysus and was one of the only gods to have returned after exile. A blacksmith and craftsman, Hephaestus made weapons and military equipment for the gods ...

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  3. ancientscholar.org › hephaestus-origins-mythsHephaestus: Origins, Myths, Symbols, and Worship in Greek ...

    Aug 9, 2024 · Hephaestus’s origins are as complex and multifaceted as the god himself. According to most accounts, he was born to Hera, the queen of the gods, who conceived him alone in response to Zeus’s solo birth of Athena. This act of parthenogenesis was Hera’s attempt to assert her own power and independence.

  4. greekgodsandgoddesses.net › gods › hephaestusHephaestus • Facts and Information on Greek God Hephaestus

    Hephaestus was the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture. He was a son of Zeus and Hera and married to Aphrodite. Zeus enforced this marriage to prevent a war of the gods fighting for her hand. He was a smithing god, making all of the weapons for Olympus and acting as a blacksmith for the gods.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HephaestusHephaestus - Wikipedia

    Hḗphaistos) is the Greek god of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, metalworking, sculpture and volcanoes. [ 1 ] Hephaestus's Roman counterpart is Vulcan. In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was either the son of Zeus and Hera or he was Hera's parthenogenous child.

  6. greek.mythologyworldwide.com › the-mythsThe Myths Surrounding Hephaestus: A Deep Dive into His Life ...

    Sep 25, 2024 · Hephaestus’s contributions to mythology and culture are profound. As a symbol of creativity, resilience, and the dual nature of fire, he offers valuable lessons that resonate through time. His legacy endures in modern storytelling, reminding us of the importance of understanding myths in their entirety.

  7. greek.mythologyworldwide.com › the-myths-ofThe Myths of Hephaestus and His Role in the Divine Hierarchy

    Sep 26, 2024 · Understanding the myths surrounding Hephaestus is essential to grasping the broader narrative of Greek mythology and the roles these divine figures play in the lives of mortals. This article aims to explore the life, myths, and significance of Hephaestus, shedding light on his contributions to both the divine hierarchy and human affairs.

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  9. pantheon.org › articles › hHephaestus | Facts, Information, and Mythology

    Hephaestus was represented in the temple of Athena Chalcioecus at Sparta, in the act of delivering his mother; 24 on the chest of Cypselus, giving to Thetis the armor for Achilles; 25 and at Athens there was the famous statue of Hephaestus by Alcamenes, in which his lameness was slightly indicated (the so-called Theseion; ca. 420 BCE). 26 The Greeks frequently placed small dwarf-like statues ...