Hephaestus Research Paper

In Hesiod’s “Works and Days” Elpis is a very controversial and crucial point of the story. Elpis is meant to represent hope for humanity, and it is delivered via the Pithos that also carried all the miseries of man. “But the woman took off the great lid of the jar with her hands, and scattered, all these and her thought caused sorrow and mischief to men” Hesiod, Works and Days, 94-95. These including, challenging work, disease, and old age. The question being how must one regard this secret and unexpected piece of the sacred “gift” from Pandora. I believe Elpis should be regarded as a blessing for humanity, as it drives human persistence, the love for others, and the idea that human want to better shape the world around them.

Zeus, the god of the sky, ruler of the olympian gods, filler of Gaia’s' prophecy, “supreme deity in Greek religion”, (Cartwright, 2013), was a very mighty god as well as a big lothario. Zeus liked reverence, respect and morality and punished all who were impious and blasphemous, which is strange since he had forty some children or more from many women, which didn’t demonstrate much respect to his wife Hera. Zeus had many symbols such as the thunderbolt, sceptre, eagle, oak tree, and the aegis, all of which have a story behind them. The famous thunderbolt which Zeus is known for, represents ruling over the elements and was a gift given by the cyclops and turned into his major weapon which is retrieved by the eagle (which represented his ruling over the sky). The aegis was “forged by the Cyclopes in Hephaestus’ forge” (Karas, 2017), which is thought to be animal skin and offers protection to a god. The oak tree represents religion which is what Zeus stands for since he was the main god in ancient times. Lastly the sceptre represented Zeus being a ruler of the gods.

would be a big help to Odysseus because he is the god of fire, also he has the ability to creat armor. If Hephaestus was the protector of Odysseus, Odysseus would be more protected because Odysseus would have armor to protect him. Hephaestus is a good protector because in book four of the Odyssey he is spoken of by the goddess Menelaus as he donates Telemachus a mixing bowl made by him. Hephaestus would be a good help to Odysseus because he's immune to harm from injury and is unable to get sick with any sickness or disease. Hephaestus is also stronger than the regular Olympian god and is able to pick up 40 ton optimally. Hephaestus is a genius among all the other Olympian gods and has created many weapons over the millennia. Hephaestus created the female shaped robots that assist him. People also refer to Hephaestus as The Great god of forge and fire, also God of volcanoes. Hephaestus was the only God on Mount Olympus who had a normal job and actually used his hands to work. The job was a Blacksmith, so he's able to make weapons and armor and more for Odysseus. It was said that Hephaestus was blacksmith for every God. Hephaestus was a craftsmen so he would also be able to craft weapons or tools for Odysseus. As Hephaestus was a skillful blacksmith he was able to forge and construct anything for all the other gods and goddesses. Hephaestus is a big strong god who is very dangerous and also powerful. Hephaestus would be a major

Hesiod’s Theogony has transcended generations, delivering to vast audiences the traditional stories of the Greek gods as well as ancient Greek conceptions of the world. One particularly well known aspect of the Theogony, the section that tells the tale of Prometheus, is unique in that it has little intrinsic worth; its value is in its ability to enhance other stories and conceptions. Across the globe, people know well the story of the one who deceived Zeus and stole fire for man, but few recognize its role in Hesiod’s work as a whole. The story of Prometheus serves two primary purposes for Hesiod and his audience. First, it solidifies Zeus’s position as king of the gods, providing one of the first characterizations of his temperament, and

Zeus, the god of the sky, ruler of the Olympian gods, filler of Gaia’s' prophecy, “supreme deity in Greek religion”, (Cartwright, 2013), was a remarkable god as well as a tremendous lothario. Zeus liked reverence, respect and morality and punished all who were impious and blasphemous, which is peculiar since he had forty some children or more from many women, which didn’t demonstrate much respect to his wife Hera. Zeus had many symbols such as the thunderbolt, sceptre, eagle, oak tree, and the aegis, all of which have a story behind them. The famous thunderbolt which Zeus is known for, represents ruling over the elements and was a gift given by the Cyclops and turned into his major weapon which is retrieved by the eagle (which represented his ruling over the sky). The aegis was “forged by the Cyclopes in Hephaestus’ forge” (Karas, 2017), which is thought to be animal skin and offers protection to a god. The oak tree represents religion which is what Zeus stands for since he was the main god in ancient times. Lastly the sceptre represented Zeus being a ruler of the gods.

1. Dionysus was the god of wine and festivity but is also considered a patreon of the arts.

Dionysus’ birth was imaginatively created by the Greeks to fit along with Dionysus’ role in the world.

Shortly after humans were created, they came to suffer. With fire recently taken away, the conditions were harsh. It rained almost everyday, and humans were dying at a remarkable rate. Recently abandoned by Zeus, Hephaestus was angry. Why should humans have to suffer like I do? What did they do to Zeus? Being a builder, Hephaestus knew that he must do something. He built and he built, trying to find a way to keep humans safe. Finally, he built a house made of mud and sticks. It kept humans protected from the elements, and kept them warm in the coldest of conditions. He brought it to the humans, who rejoiced. Now, Zeus was angry. He had taken away fire to punish Prometheus, and now Hephaestus was interfering? Angry and bitter, Zeus banished

Hephaestus is the ugliest of the gods and has a lame leg, for being a god makes his life difficult but he does not allow that to stop him. Through his disadvantage for being crippled he is still able to be to create and make himself and others better than they could have been before with his inventions. Even though Hephaestus is looked down upon by the gods he is still able to wed the most attractive of the gods Aphrodite. Though to that relationship ends as he finds she cheated on him he remarries Aglaia. Aglaia makes his life complete and she bears him several children.

The repetition of circles and spheres in the image is the most intriguing and likely among the most important repetitions in the image, particularly the spheres. The large sphere in the background resembles the frame of a globe, as in the world. The sphere that hangs from the deity’s sickle explicitly resembles the Earth (our world, not the deity), complete with engraved continents. This particular sphere almost explicitly states that the spheres in the image refer to our world. Now, turning back to the golden frame of a globe in the background, we will notice that it appears to have fallen. Because we know that we are talking about our world, it can be inferred that in the image, the world has fallen or is falling. Could this be the end of

Helios is the god of the sun and sight. He is very handsome and very strong. In fact, he is the only god who could control his chariot because of the untamed horses. He is clean shaven with purple robes and a shining crown of sun rays. Helios is the father of Circe and Phaëthon. Helios had to rub ointment on himself to protect his body from burning from the heat. "While Helios is away on his normal business, Zeus and the other gods drew lots to divide the earth. Helios did not get any of the earth so he claimed the Island of Rhodes.(Tripp 268)" Phaëthon is a mortal son to Helios, while Circe is not. Phaëthon loved his father's work and always wanted to steer the chariot, but his father never agreed. Finally, Helios gave in and let his son Phaëthon drive the chariot for one day. He drove for a little less than half the morning and lost control of the reigns. The horses went

The discovery of Equidae fossils worldwide has provided excellent evidence of the evolution which has affected many characteristics of the family. An example of one or the most notable alternations seen between the first ancestor, the Eohippus of the Eocene period, and modern Equus can been seen in the feet and limbs of each and through the many related species also in the family tree. As previously mentioned, the Eohippus was a small creature with short, but sturdy limbs with four toes on its front legs and three toes on its hind limbs. Despite the length of its limbs, many scientists describe the Eohippus as a capable runner with movements and a build similar to a medium sized dog, the most common comparison being a greyhound. When standing the Eohippus carried most of its weight on its

While learning about all the Greek myths, it is apparent that cleverness was what the ancient Greeks valued. Hephaestus and Prometheus are great examples of this value because they both showed cleverness and cunning in many ways throughout their myths. Another value that the Greeks showed throughout most of their stories is Confidence. The two gods/goddesses that showed this value were Artemis and Ares on several occasions

Zeus was the supreme leader of the gods, and the king of Mount Olympus. He was the youngest child born to Rhea and Cronus, and was nearly eaten by Cronus, but his mother hid him away and he was raised by Nymphs in a forest. Zeus made his father a magical potion which caused Cronus to cough up five of Zeus’s siblings. Many Olympians fought together for years to try and defeat the titans and eventually they overthrew them, and Zeus became the leader of the gods. Zeus is responsible for having created several elements of the world: the sea, grounds, and skies. Poseidon was assigned to be in charge of the seas, Hades to the underworld, and Zeus to the skies. Later on, Zeus marries his sister Hera, however he would have intimate relationships with many mortal women, and would discipline anyone that had an interest with Hera.

Hephaestus is the god of blacksmiths, fire, and crafting. Vulcan is his roman form. Hephaestus made many weapons for the gods, the most famous one is the arrows of Apollo and Artemis. After Apollo and Artemis birth, they demanded arrows, Hephaestus made them for him. He also made many other weapons for the gods like Aegis, a shield with a animal imprinted into it. It’s usually the face of Medusa.