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</html>";s:4:"text";s:32651:"He appears in many myths. There were numerous celebrations on his honor and he was worshipped in all the manufacturing and industrial centers of … The temple of Hephaestus in Thission, built in Doric style, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of fire and Athena, goddess of wisdom, was built in 449 B.C. Hephaestus is the god of fire and the chief workman of the gods. However, he was unremorseful and released his mother only when Dionysus got him drunk. Later on, Hephaestus got his revenge. Despite this, however, Hephaestus managed to marry the most idealized goddess of them all. Hephaestus is considered to be the child of Zeus and … Sometimes he is depicted with an oval cap and almost always with a hammer and an anvil. Hera gave birth to him on her own because she got jealous when Zeus had given birth to Athena who came out of his head. Later in life, Hephaestus was ordered to ⦠He was known as a kind and hardworking god, but also had a limp and was considered ugly by the other gods. Hephaestus (Greek: Ἥφαιστος, Hēphaistos) is the Greek god of fire, metalworking, craftsmen, sculpture, metallurgy and volcanoes.His parents were Zeus and Hera, Hephaestus was the blacksmith of the gods. He lived in his own palace on Mount Olympus where he crafted tools for the other gods. Omissions? All gods and goddess's have weaknesses, Hephaestus was born with them. Originally a deity of Asia Minor and the adjoining islands (in particular Lemnos), Hephaestus had an important place of worship at the Lycian Olympus. He fell into the Okeanos, a mighty river, and was saved and raised by two sea nymphs. When the trap was sprung, Hephaestus invited the Olympians to watch them. The smith of the gods carried no symbols but the tools of his trade Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire, metalworking, blacksmithing, forging, and masonry. Hephaestus (/hɪËfiËstÉs, hɪËfÉstÉs/; eight spellings; Greek: á¼ÏαιÏÏÎ¿Ï HÄphaistos) is the Greek god of blacksmiths, metalworking, carpenters, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metallurgy, fire (compare, however, with Hestia), and volcanoes.Hephaestus' Roman equivalent is Vulcan.In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was either the son of Zeus and Hera or he was Hera's parthenogenous child. The epithets most commonly associated with Hephaestus are far from flattering: “the lame one” and “the halting.” He is also sometimes referred to as “shrewd” and habitually as the “Aetnaean,” since his workshop was believed to be located under Mount Aetna. Hephaestus is a very intelligent being, which he gets from his parents. Hephaestusâ parents were Zeus and Hera, and he was married to the goddess Aphrodite. Updates? Depicted as ugly and deformed, Hephaestus was among the most resourceful and skilled of the Greek gods. According to legend, he was a skilled craftsman who created exquisite works of art and weapons for the … He lived in his own palace on Mount Olympus where he crafted tools for the other gods. Several sources confirm this story, while others claim that he was an offspring of the kingly marriage of Zeus and Hera. He was a smithing god, making all of the weapons for Olympus and acting as a blacksmith for the gods. Homer says that Hephaestus was the son of Zeus and Hera. One of Hephaestusâ interesting facts is that while the other gods of the Greek pantheon considered him to be a minor deity, they grew to become extremely reliant on him. Hesiod, however, claims that Hephaestus is solely Hera’s child and that she gave him birth by parthenogenesis to get back at her husband who had done the same with Athena. Hephaestus is linked to many Greek gods and heroes in mythology because of his nature, as well as his contribution to weaponry and armory. It is not known what the name Hephaestus means. No one but him was able to build the beautiful, indestructible bronze mansions where all the other Olympians lived. Mary Elizabeth Date: February 02, 2021 Homer includes Hephaestus in both the "Odyssey" and the "Illiad".. Bearded and ugly, stocky and lame, he neither possesses the physical flawlessness of the other gods nor does he stimulate the fitting respect. The ancient Greek God of fire, blacksmiths, metalworking, stone masonry, forges, carpenters and volcanoes, Hephaestus is one of the Olympian Gods.His mother was Hera, and Greek mythology is unclear whether Zeus was his father, or whether he did not have a father at all. Called “the celestial artificer,” he was also associated with other craftsmen (sculptors, carpenters, metalworkers) and, as evident in the name of his Roman counterpart Vulcan, with volcanoes. Namely, that Hephaestus had fashioned for himself handmaidens of gold, who were able to understand him, speak to him and assist him. He was the only god to ever be thrown out of Mt. Hephaestus symbol meant that if there was one god whose role could be identified by any of his images, it was Hephaestus. One time, Hephaestus tried to force himself upon Athena. According to some Greek mythology, Hephaestus was cast out from heaven by his mother due to being crippled. Among other automata, Hephaestus sculpted golden dogs to guard the palace of Alcinous and Talos, a giant bronze man to protect Crete. He was married to the goddess Aphrodite, who cheated on him with his brother Ares.His symbols were a smith's hammer, an anvil, and a pair of tongs. In Greek mythology, Hephaestus was primarily the god of fire and smiths, but he was also in charge of other crafts, including sculpting and carpentry. He was known as a kind and hardworking god, but also had a limp and was considered ugly by the other gods. Other authors say that Hephaestus was married to Aglaea, the youngest of the Graces. Hephaestus was the Olympian god of fire and metallurgy. 420 BCE). Greek God of Fire and Metalworking. See more ideas about zeus, vulcan, greek. Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, and rituals of the ancient...â¦, Lemnos, isolated Greek island and dÃmos (municipality), North Aegean (Modern Greek:...â¦. Finally, Hephaestus played a role in the popular Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan, which has caused a renewed interest in Greek mythology. Just like Hera’s golden throne, Hephaestus’ creations were masterworks. Born crippled and hideous looking, Hephaestus is best known for the creation of Pandora, the first woman, who went on to unleash untold pain, illness, and misery on the race of men. Hephaestus was an Olympian god of craftsmanship, blacksmiths and stonemasonry.He was also known as a god of fire, mainly because his crafting expertise has emerged from dilligently working with the help of fire.Hephaestus had his own palace at Olympus, containing his workshop with an anvil and twenty bellows that worked at his bidding. His symbols include the anvil and the forge. While most gods were known for their beauty and strength, Hephaestus was known more for lacking those things. Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and volcanoes. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Hephaestus, Greek Hephaistos, in Greek mythology, the god of fire. He uses his intelligence to create technology that has helped the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus greatly. For an ugly god, Hephaestus couldn’t have fared much better when it comes to women. He was the son of Zeus and Hera and married Aphrodite. He dwelt with them for nine years in a grotto, surrounded by Oceanus. Hephaestus, who was known as Vulcan to the Romans, didnât exactly fit in with his fellow Olympians in art or in the mythology that surrounded him. She gave him four children: Eucleia, Euthenia, Eupheme, and Philophrosyne. The goddesses, wisely did n… And they weren’t the only creations of this kind. 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. Hephaestus' sacred animal was the Donkey. Of all the gods on Olympus, he is arguably the most human, having suffered abuse by the other gods, who by … Hephaestus definition is - the Greek god of fire and metalworking. There are many stories related to the cause of his disability. Compared to figures like Zeus or Athena he seems like a very minor character. He made a golden throne, so beautiful that Hera accepted it right away. Just like Athena, Hephaestus would help those who called upon his help. Greek God of Fire :Hephaestus Image via wikipedia.org. Hephaestus is the name of the Greek god of volcanoes and a craftsman and blacksmith associated with metalworking and stone masonry. Traditionally, his ill-matched consort was Aphrodite, though Homer lists Charis, the personification of Grace, as Hephaestusâs wife in the Iliad. However, since it’s similar to few pre-Greek toponyms (Phaistos), it is supposed that Hephaestus is a very old deity. 420 BCE). 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. In the fourth book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, called the Battle of the Labyrinth , Hephaestus appeared as the master of the kiln with a workshop that pumped out finely-tuned objects. Hephaestus is the Greek god of blacksmithing and fire and is married to Aphrodite, goddess of love. Hephaestus is the god of fire and the chief workman of the gods. Hephaestus (Roman equivalent Vulcan), also known as Hephaistos, was the Greek god of blacksmiths, craftsmanship, fire, and metallurgy. Sadly, the same canât be said for Hephaestus, the god of fire and forges. A blacksmith and craftsman, Hephaestus made weapons and military equipment for the gods and certain mortals, including a winged helmet and sandals for Hermes and armour for Achilles. He is normall… Hephaestus is commonly depicted as a bearded middle-aged man with a large physique. In mythology, while Hephaestus was away, Ares sneaked to Aphrodite's chamber and slept with her. The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome" by E.M. Berens, published in 1894 by Maynard, Merrill, & Co., New York. Our editors will review what youâve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. He set up a trap that consisted of a net of very strong, very fine bronze webs, that would shoot out and trap Ares and Aphrodite. Read the brief “Homeric Hymn to Hephaestus” and see how eloquently the Ancient Greeks asked for his help. Hera gave birth to him on her own because she got jealous when Zeus had given birth to Athena who came out of his head. Carpenters, masons, and inventors looked to Hephaestus just as those who worked with metal did. He is arguably the most extraordinary member of the Olympian Pantheon. Hephaestus - Greek God of Fire and Blacksmith | Mythology.net Hephaestus was born in Olympus to Hera but was cast out of the city. He was the patron god of all artisans, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and sculptors. But he was also the one who made the scepter of Agamemnon, the breast-plate of Diomedes, and the sword of Peleus. Anyway, he is often described as lame, imperfect and not appreciated by parent or parents and dropped in the ocean where Thetis and Eurynome received him. Hephaestus is the son of Zeus and Hera. Hephaestus had 7 children: Eucleia, Eupheme, Euthenia, Philophrosyne, Erichthonius, Cabeiri and Palici. Hephaestus has created the chariot for Achilles for battle in the Siege of Troy (as seen in the photo above). This comes into effect when Dionysus and Hephaestus meet. The temple of Hephaestus in Thission, built in Doric style, dedicated to the ancient Greek god of fire and Athena, goddess of wisdom, was built in … Hephaestus ruled over the Fire, the Blacksmithing, the Metalworking, the Masonry, the Forges, the Sculpture and the Volcanoes. In art Hephaestus was generally represented as a middle-aged bearded man, although occasionally a younger, beardless type is found. <a href="https://www.greekmythology.com/Olympians/Hephaestus/hephaestus.html">Hephaestus: GreekMythology.com</a> - Feb 06, 2021, Greek Mythology iOS Volume Purchase Program VPP for Education App, Fire, Blacksmithing, Metalworking, Masonry, Forges, Sculpture, Volcanoes. His Roman counterpart was Vulcan. His cult reached Athens not later than about 600 bce (although it scarcely touched Greece proper) and arrived in Campania not long afterward. Hephaestus has always been a lightweight drinker since he was very young. However, she wasn’t very faithful to him, sleeping with Ares behind his back. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hephaestus, Hephaestus - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11), Hephaestus - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Corrections? From fruits to winged sandals, test your knowledge in this study of Greek and Roman mythology. Hephaestus would not have the same dominance and supremacy that Athena would carry, but he would be considered wise, intelligent, and skilled. Hephaestus is the only Greek god to have a grotesque appearance; he was lame and crippled because of misshapen feet. It affects his everyday life and relationships with the other gods/goddesses. As one of the twelve Olympians, Hephaestus was a major deity for the ancient Greeks. Who is the Roman equivalent of the Greek god Ares? Poseidon persuaded him to free the adulterers, but Hephaestus wasn’t done. There were numerous celebrations on his honor and he was worshipped in all the manufacturing and industrial centers of ⦠Finally, Hephaestus was the creator of some of the most stunning pieces of military equipment ever seen. One day, Hephaestus caught the lovers and trapped them in a fine-woven chain-net, after which he called upon the other gods to laugh at their shame. Even though an ugly god lamed by his own mother, he was the husband of none other than Aphrodite herself. Many gods tried to persuade Hephaestus to free Hera, promising him a place on Olympus in return. He improved his skills over those years and in a myth of his return, he had built a golden chai… Some even say that, at the request of Zeus, he also sculpted the first mortal woman, Pandora. Hephaestus or Hephaistos was the Greek deity of metalworking, smithing, sculpture, masonry, fire and volcanoes. Called “the celestial artificer,” he was also associated with other craftsmen (sculptors, carpenters, metalworkers) and, as evident in the name of his Roman counterpart Vulcan, with volcanoes. Hephaestus (Roman name: Vulcan) Hephaestus was the god of fire and the forge (a furnace in which metal is heated). Athena managed to escape on time, so Hephaestus’ seed fell on the earth and impregnated Gaea, who afterward gave birth to Erichthonius, an early ruler of Athens. Hephaestus' consorts were Aphrodite, Aglaea and Gaea. Hestia (Roman name: Vesta) by the same architect who built th..View article He was brought back to Olympus by Dionysus and was one of the only gods to have returned after exile. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Hephaestus was sometimes considered the son of both Zeus and Hera, though other accounts say that Hera gave birth to Hephaestus parthenogenically, in response to Zeus giving birth to Athena by himself. When Ares and Aphrodite’s daughter Harmonia married Cadmus, he gifted her a magical necklace which would bring misfortune to her and everyone who will afterward wear it. The parents of Hephaestus were Zeus and Hera. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. On Hephaestus’ automata and the imagery on Achilles’ shield, see Homer’s descriptions in the “Iliad.”, See Also: Hera, Aphrodite, Ares, Erichthonius. Hephaestus' symbols were the Hammer, the Anvil and the Tongs. See also: Hephaestus and Ares. Originally a deity of Asia Minor and the adjoining islands (in particular Lemnos ), Hephaestus had an … In Hesiod’s “Works and Days,” you can find out how he molded Pandora. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Who led the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece? The Myth & History of Hephaestus. Most famously, as a favor to Thetis, he created the shield of Achilles, whose five bronze layers he masterfully engraved with scenes representing almost all aspects of life. The Myth of Hephaestus The story of Hephaestus is featured in the book entitled "A Hand-Book of Greek and Roman Mythology. One day, Hephaestus caught the lovers and trapped them in a fine-woven chain-net, after which he called upon the other gods to laugh at their shame. Hephaestus isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think of the great gods of Olympus. Others (Hesiod, for instance), however, state that Hera conceived the god on her own. In this version of the story, after bringing him to the world, Hera was so disgusted with Hephaestus’ looks and ashamed of his deformity that she was the one who threw him out. Crafty and cunning, he added a distinctive element here and there, such as the secure doors of Hera’s chamber which no other god but her could open. He also seems like an unusual character. When Ares and A… Oct 26, 2014 - Greek: Hephaestus Roman: Vulcan God of the Forge and Fire Mother: Hera Father: Zeus . Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. Hephaestus, when informed of the ongoing affair by Helios, resolved to catch the lovers in the act. He was the patron god of all artisans, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and sculptors. Hephaestus was severely hurt from the fall, but he was rescued by Thetis and Eurynome, who sheltered him in a cave under the Ocean for the following nine years. He had the ability to make his works of art come alive (literally) Owing to his natural ability to ability … Hephaestus was the Greek god of fire, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and volcanoes. He was the ugliest of all gods and married to Aphrodite the most beautiful goddess. Learn 12 fascinating myths about the origin story, meaning and symbols of Hephaestus, the ancient Greek god of fire, volcanoes, blacksmiths, and craftsmen. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Some ancient writers, such as the poet Homer, mention that Hephaestus was the son of Zeusand Hera. For official Godchecker merch please visit our God Shop where a wide range of items are available to buy. See more. How was Hephaestus usually pictured? However, the minute she sat on it, she was all tied up by the numerous delicately fashioned cords invisible to anyone’s eyes but their creator’s. In any case, Hephaestus is said to have been born very ugly, which is an anomaly, as the other Greek deities are believed to be physically flawless. In the “Iliad,” Homer tells us something even more fascinating. The Creation of Hephaestus welcome to hephaestus nation inspired by the greek god of metalworking and fire, hephaestus barbeques represent the ultimate in outdoor cooking. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). A myth says that when he was a baby, because he was small and ugly, he was thrown from Olympus by his mother Hera. He usually wore a short sleeveless tunic and a round close-fitting cap on his unkempt hair. Hephaestus was the smith god, and his symbols reflected his work. Poseidon persuaded him to free the adulterers, but Hephaestus wasnt done. In Greek mythology, Hephaestus is one of the Olympian gods, usually numbered at twelve, and like many of the Olympians — Athena, Ares, Apollo, Hermes, and Artemis — Hephaestus is a child of Zeus.One of the children of Hera, Hephaestus is the god of smiths and … Hephaestus Interesting Facts: Peculiar Birth. Do we sell Hephaestus graphic novels, books, video or role-playing games (RPG)? As god of fire, Hephaestus became the divine smith and patron of craftsmen; the natural volcanic or gaseous fires already connected with him were often considered to be his workshops. Hephaestus is the god of blacksmiths and fire. Most commonly, his wife is said to have been none other than Aphrodite, the Goddess of Beauty herself. Hephaestus had 26 siblings: Aeacus, Angelos, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Dionysus, Eileithyia, Enyo, Eris, Ersa, Hebe, Helen of Troy, Heracles, Hermes, Minos, Pandia, Persephone, Perseus, Rhadamanthus, the Graces, the Horae, the Litae, the Muses and the Moirai. While usually associated with blacksmiths and metalworkers, Hephaestus was the god of all craftsmen. Once, during an argument between Zeus and Hera, he took Hera’s side. For an ugly god, Hephaestus couldnt have fared much better when it comes to women. He was the son of Zeus and Hera and married to Aphrodite by Zeus to prevent a war of the gods fighting for her hand. Although he made armor and weapons for the gods, he loved peace. We are often asked about mythology merchandise. Hephaestus or Hephaistos was the Greek deity of metalworking, smithing, sculpture, masonry, fire and volcanoes. But, where he lacked in physical appeal, he made up for in every other aspect of his life. Athena is the goddess of wisdom, and it is believed that Hephaestus possesses similar qualities as Athena. Olympus and later return to his rightful place in the heavens. According to Hesiod's Theogony, Hephaestus was a son of Hera alone. Hephaestus. 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. To purchase such goodies we suggest you try Amazon, Ebay or other reputable online stores. Hephaestus definition, the ancient Greek god of fire, metalworking, and handicrafts, identified by the Romans with Vulcan. Some portraits also depict him walking with a stick. Most commonly, his wife is said to have been none other than Aphrodite, the Goddess of Beauty herself. Hephaestus, Greek Hephaistos, in Greek mythology, the god of fire. Hephaestus is the god of blacksmiths and fire. However, he is unclear whether he was born lame or whether he was lamed after his father threw him from Olympus for intervening on behalf of his mother during a quarrel between Zeus and Hera. However, she wasnt very faithful to him, sleeping with Ares behind his back. The story of Hephaestus is as amazing as the wondrous items he made in his forge! He was the patron god of all artisans, blacksmiths, craftsmen, and sculptors. Hephaestus. Eucleia, Eupheme, Euthenia, Philophrosyne. Hephaestus was the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture. Hephaestus (prounounced as heh-fay-stus) is the Greek God of metalwork,fire,sculptures,stone masonry and the forges.His Roman counter part is Vulcan. He was the ugliest of all gods and married to Aphrodite the most beautiful goddess. 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