In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was the son of Hera, either on her own or by her husband Zeus.

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 …

Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmiths, sculptors, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes; thus, he is symbolised with a hammer, an anvil and a pair of t...

Mar 28, 2022 · 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 …

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 …

Hephaestus was the Greek god of metalworking and fire, and was therefore an important deity, so important indeed, that Hephaestus was considered to be one of the 12 deities of Mount Olympus.

Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire and the forge in Greek mythology. He was one of the twelve main deities in the Greek pantheon, and his Roman counterpart was Vulcan. He was …

Apr 15, 2025 · Hephæstus, the son of Zeus and Hera, was the god of fire in its beneficial aspect, and the presiding deity over all workmanship accomplished by means of this useful element.

Hephaestus landed in the sea, where he was cared for by the sea goddesses Thetis and Eurynome while he grew. He soon proved to be a master craftsman, and he built a beautiful …

Apr 18, 2023 · Hephaestus was one of the Twelve Olympians and the god of fire and the forge. Though lame from birth, he was a master craftsman, fashioning magnificent weapons, …