Hepheaestus
Hephaestus, the Greek god of the forge, blacksmiths, and sculpture, is the son of Zeus and Hera. After attempting to resolve a conflict between his parents, Zeus cast him from Olympus to Lemnos, resulting in a lifelong injury. Despite his lameness and isolation from other gods, Hephaestus became the world's most skilled craftsman. He created wondrous items for deities and heroes, including the armor of Achilles and Cupid's bow. His tumultuous marriage to Aphrodite, marked by her affair with Mars, inspired him to trap them in a net of his making, showcasing his cunning and artistry.
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Hepheaestus God of the forge
Hephaestus • God of blacksmiths, fire, stone work and sculpture. • Son of Zeus and Hera. • He tired to stop an argument between Zeus and Hera. This angered Zeus so he threw him from Mt. Olympus to Lemnos. • Hephaestus hurt his leg and never fully recovered from his fall.
The craftsman • Although lame and shunned by many of the gods he was the most skilled craftsman in the world. • Cyclopes worked his many bellows. • He created gold and silver automatons. • He often made fantastic objects and weapons for the gods and heroes. • Hermes winged helmet and sandals. • Achilles’ armor • Cupid’s bow and arrows
Love • Hephaestus marries Aphrodite. • Does this seem strange? • She has an affair with Mars. • All of the gods joke about her affair and this enrages Hephaestus. • Using his skill he creates a net of metal so thin that it is almost invisible. He places this over Aphrodite’s bed and traps the two lovers in the act.
http://www.theoi.com/Gallery/P13.4.html • http://www.theoi.com/Gallery/K7.1.html • D'Aulaire, Ingri, and Edgar P. D' Aulaire. D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. New York, NY: Delacorte, 1962. Print
