Hephaestus - Wikipedia Hephaestus (UK: h ɪ ˈ f iː s t ə s hif-EE-stəs, US: h ɪ ˈ f ɛ s t ə s hif-EST-əs; eight spellings; Ancient Greek: Ἥφαιστος, romanized: Hḗphaistos) is the Greek god of artisans, blacksmiths, carpenters, craftsmen, fire, metallurgy, metalworking, sculpture and volcanoes [2]
Hephaestus • Facts and Information on Greek God Hephaestus Hephaestus was the god of the ceremony when children were officially admitted to the city organization Hephaestus was known for making a gold basket that Europa, daughter of the King of Sidon, used to gather flowers when she happened upon Zeus in the meadow
Hephaestus | Definition Mythology | Britannica Hephaestus, in Greek mythology, the god of fire Originally a deity of Asia Minor and the adjoining islands (in particular Lemnos), Hephaestus had an important place of worship at the Lycian Olympus
Hephaestus or Hephaistos: The God of Fire and Metalworking This is Hephaestus, or Hephaistos, the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, a deity who, despite his often-understated presence, hammered his mark into the heart of ancient Greek life From crafting divine armaments to sparking the flame of human artistry, his influence was undeniable
Hephaestus – Mythopedia Hephaestus was the Greek god of craftsmanship, smithing, and fire Though lame from birth, he was a master blacksmith who created many magnificent weapons and machines
10 Facts About Hephaestus - Have Fun With History Hephaestus, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, was the god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, and fire Born as the son of Zeus and Hera, he possessed exceptional skills in metalworking and was revered as the master blacksmith of the gods
HEPHAESTUS - Greek God of Smiths Metalworking Hephaestus was the ancient Greek god of fire, smiths, craftsmen, metalworking, stonemasonry and sculpture He was depicted as a bearded man holding a hammer and tongs and sometimes riding a donkey His Roman name was Vulcan
Hephaestus in Greek Mythology: Myths, Powers, and Symbols Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and volcanoes, is a unique and fascinating figure in Greek mythology Unlike the dashing, powerful gods often depicted in stories and sculptures, Hephaestus's tales contain themes of resilience, ingenuity, and the beauty of imperfection
Hephaestus | Facts, Information, and Mythology - Encyclopedia Mythica Hephaestus is the god of fire, especially in so far as it manifests itself as a power of physical nature in volcanic districts, and in so far as it is the indispensable means in arts and manufactures, whence fire is called the breath of Hephaestus, and the name of the god is used both by Greek and Roman poets as synonymous with fire
Hephaestus: The Greek God of Fire | History Cooperative In the ancient Greek religion, Hephaestus was regarded as the god of fire, volcanoes, smiths, and craftsmen Due to his patronage of the crafts, Hephaestus was closely affiliated with the goddess Athena Further, as a master smithing god, Hephaestus naturally had forges across the Greek world