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Hephaestus (8 spellings; pronounced /həˈfɛstəs/ or /hɨˈfɛstəs/; Ancient Greek Ἥφαιστος Hēphaistos) was a Greek god whose Roman equivalent was Vulcan. His mother was Hera. He was the god of technology, blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes. Like other mythic smiths but unlike most other gods, Hephaestus was lame, which gave him a grotesque appearance in Greek eyes. He served as the blacksmith of the gods, and he was worshipped in the manufacturing and industrial centers of Greece, particularly in Athens. The center of his cult was in Lemnos. Hephaestus's symbols are a smith's hammer, an anvil and a pair of tongs, although sometimes he is portrayed holding an axe. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Why does Aphrodite (Venus) renew her virginity after being caught with Ares by Hephaestus? Q. What is the meaning of this symbolic act? Why does she do that? Asked by Philippmikio - Sun Jan 25 15:45:03 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. I'm guessing because she was so ashamed of what happened to her when she was caught cheating on him. Answered by Jenn - Tue Jan 27 00:54:43 2009 How was Hephaestus born or created? What are other pertinent events? Q. In English I have to do a project on Hephaestus and there are all these requirements. Most of the information I could get on my own but other information I need I cant find by simply googling. I need to know how Hephaestus was born, or created, and what other important events took place in his life. Any other information would also be helpful. Asked by Madison - Thu Jan 11 22:51:16 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. in Greek religion and mythology, Olympian god. According to Homer he was the son of Hera and Zeus, but Hesiod states that he was conceived and borne by Hera alone. Originally an Asian fire god, in Greece he became the divine smith and god of craftsmen. He was worshiped primarily in cities such as Athens, where he had a temple. It was said that he was either born lame or was lamed by Zeus, who threw him down from Olympus when Hephaestus took Hera's side in a dispute. He was represented as bearded, with mighty shoulders, but crippled legs. At huge furnaces, worked by Cyclopes, he fashioned ornaments, weapons, and magical contrivances for the gods and heroes (e.g., Achilles' shield). But in mythology he was usually a comic figure. Most… [cont.] Answered by Angelwings - Thu Jan 11 22:53:58 2007 did hephaestus have any important children or did he have any?
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