Hephaestus: God Of Fire, Metalwork And Building

Greek Gods come in many different forms and sizes and looks. The greek god Hephaestus a very smart and strong god he is the god of metal and craftsmanship and he is also the god of fire the legend has it the Hephaestus lived in a volcano where he could craft his weapons and tools he created for all the other gods in the heavens.

The myth about Hephaestus had many connections which relate to real life and society. The connection I made while reading the myth were that looks do not matter, everyone has a talent and hard work. Hera gave up her son, Hephaestus because he looked ugly and deformed without knowing his personality. This took place during the Unusual Birth part of the hero cycle. Hera had seen how her son looked deformed so she threw him into the sea where a Sea God caught him and took care of him. In real life many people judge each other by how they look without actually getting to know them. Hephaestus was just born and Hera had no idea about his talents in Blacksmith and metal work. The second connection I made was that everyone has a talent or something

was the god of fire. He was skilled in craftsmanship. He forged the armor of

It was he who escorted the dead down to their final resting places. He was the shrewdest and most cunning of all the gods. In fact he was reputedly the master thief. Legend has it that before he was a day old he had already started his career. Before the sunset on the day of his birth, he had stolen Apollo's herds. Zeus was not happy with Hermes about this, and made him return Apollo's herds to him. He did however win Apollo's forgiveness by inventing for him, out of a tortoise's shell, the lyre. It was sometimes said that he was the god of commerce and of the market, although how much truth there is in that is unknown.

In ancient Greek Myths, the description of Zeus’ character can range from a heroic leader to that of a vile dictator, depending on the author’s intention. This contrast is especially noteworthy when comparing Hesiod’s Theogony with Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, as Zeus is presented as the world’s protector in the former, while he is portrayed as selfish and ruthless in Aeschylus’ tale.

Hephaestus then began to build a forge inside of a volcano to get revenge for what his mother did but Zeus offered him to marry aphrodite and for him to forge weapons for the gods and from there Hephaestus now known as the god of fire. He began to forge weapons for the gods as well as ships and it was said that Hephaestus and Athena taught mortals (humans) about the

Hephaestus was acknowledged as the Greek god of fire and craft. He was the creator of weapons and armor to god/goddess and humans. Hephaestus was born the youngest child of Hera and Zeus but according to different versions of mythology, he was born to Hera alone. Hephaestus looks was not equivalent to that of a God, therefore, he was thrown from Mount Olympus by his mother as soon as she laid eyes on him. Another myth states that Zeus threw him from Mount Olympus by his foot after a confrontation to defend his mother, which caused his leg deformity. Hephaestus fell into the ocean and was raised by nymphs, Thetis and Eurynome, in a cave on the island

Zeus was the first of the Gods and a very iconic figure. He is known as the “Father of Gods and men”, he is the god of the sky who controls lightning (often using it as a weapon) and thunder. Zeus is king of Mount Olympus, where the Greek gods live. With Hades and Poseidon, Zeus split the rule of the world with his brothers, and became king of Olympus .He took an interest in the actions of mortals. He watched over them with care, and fairness, but punishing if they deserved it.

There was a mortal man, who was a master at the art of metal working, and many warriors flocked to try his wares, for his armor was the best, and was desired by many. The god Hephaestus was envious of his skill, for some say he was better than the god himself, but this displeased Hephaestus, but pleased the man, whose name was Palistoths, to have the honor of being compared with the god of his craft, and this was validation for skillful Palistoths, who knew he was the best at metal working. Zeus had noticed that Palistoths was a skillful worker, possibly better than Hephaestus, so asked Hermes to fetch Palistoths and bring him to Mount Olympus, so Hermes flew like a bird, sleek and feathery, like a black bullet through

In mythology, gods are customarily represented as heroes. They are perspicacious by nature, and the stories are written in a way that they have an opportunity to use their omniscient insight and superhuman abilities to assist humans. One example of a divine hero is Prometheus, the Titan in Greek mythology who created mankind. In the myth, Prometheus steals fire and gives it to humans. Zeus characterizes this as a lamentable act because he believes that prometheus is

    First, Helios, son of Hyperion and Theia and Greek god of the sun, he appears in greek mythology, and he is known for riding the four horse chariot. Helios is the second generation of the Titan gods. Helios son, Phaeton, was riding in the chariot and he lost control and he wrecked the chariot and it set the world on fire. Helios was one of the most extraordinary number of gods worshipped by ancient greeks. He drove his chariot across the sky and made the sun rise each day across the world. He participated in the war of the Gigantes and the Titanes and after the war, he was known as Titan.(Atsma) He was the inventor of the four horse chariot, the names of the horses were Pyrois, Aeos, Aethon, and Phlegon and he was later given the golden chariot. He is now described as the one who watches from above and sees and observes anyone or anything.

Zeus was the most powerful god ever. Zeus overthrew Kronos. Zeus built the palace of Olympus, where he ruled everything. He married his sister Hera. Zeus created the second race of men that were made of silver.

He was Zeus brother. He was not welcome at Olympus. Athena (Minerva) had no mother daughter of Zeus alone. She was fierce and a ruthless battle goddess. Zeus favored child. She embodied purity, wisdom, and reason. Apollo was the god of light and truth. He was called the archer god. He was also son of Zeus. Apollo was considered, “The most Greek of all gods.” He was a musician and no false word fell from his lips. Artemis (Diana) she is Apollos twin sister. She is one of the three maiden goddesses of Olympus. She is the lady of wild things. She is a huntsman that preserves the young. Aphrodite (Venus) she is the goddess of love and beauty. She is the daughter of Zeus. She is the wife of Hephaestus the lame and ugly. Hermes (Mercury) was the messenger for the gods, mostly Zeus. He was a master thief. Appears the most in all of mythology compared to the other gods. He had winged sandals and a wand. Ares (Mars) was the god of war. He was also the son of Zeus. He is hateful and ruthless. Homer calls him, “Murderous, bloodstained, and the incarnate curse of the mortals, but a coward because he runs when he is wounded.” Hephaestus (Vulcan/Mulciber) he was the god of fire. He like many

Birthed on Mount Olympus to the king of the Greek gods, Zeus, and to his wife (and sister), Hera, Hephaestus was born disfigured and crippled; whereupon, his own mother, who had birthed him alone, tossed him from the top of Mount Olympus by his crippled leg into the roaring seas below. Thetis and Eurynome, a sea nymph and a Titan goddess respectively, upon having an infant god fall into their laps were forced to raise the child into his full potential. He later became the blacksmith, if you will, of the gods, later marrying Aphrodite who would eventually cheat on Hephaestus with her brother, Ares. Apparently, those atop Olympus have a very different idea of what is a normal relationship and what is an abnormal relationship. Hephaestus would

Hephaestus is the god of fire He is the son of Zeus and Hera he ended up marrying Aphrodite by Zeus to prevent a war of the gods fighting for her hand. He made all the weapons for Olympus and was the blacksmith for the gods. He was the only god with an ugly appearance and is symboled by his hammer and anvil Hephaestus has his own palace in Olympus Hephaestus built a trap that catches Aphrodite laying with Ares trapping them both in the bed to be laughed at by the other gods. He was the workman of the immortals he made their dwellings, furnishings, and weapons. In his workshop Hephaestus had assistants made of gold that helped him with his work. The fire Prometheus took to give to man was from Hephaestus. Hephaestus made his