Mythology
His Domain
Hephaestus was the god of
- Fire
- Craftsmen
- Volcanoes
- Sculpture
- Crafted most of the most powerful weapons for the gods in his workshop on Olympus
- After being thrown out of Olympus by Hera, he came back and entrapped her in a throne he built for her, and earned his way back in to Olympus
- In part of the deal, Hephaestus also gained Aphrodite as his wife, but she was unfaithful and cheated on him with Ares
Hephaestus/Vulcan
Significance
Pop Culture
Spock, from the popular seriesStar Trek is an alien from the planet Vulcan
- Hephaestus is one of the most human like gods, and that is why he is so important
- He is not a perfect being, but makes up for his physical limitations in wit and ability
- Son of Hera and had no father
- Born limp and lame
- Was thrown off of Olympus after he was born, and fell for 9 days and 9 nights
- Grew up on the island of Lemnos, and was raised by nymphs
Mythology Cont.
References
- Many businesses that involve metal working and manufacturing share the name Vulcan in their names
- There is also a Marvel Comic book character called Vulcan who controls fire and other forms of energy
- After revealing her infidelity to the other gods, he was laughed at, as the others did not care
- Was in love with Athena, but she was one of the virgin goddesses, so his love was not returned
The Greek God of Fire and Craftsmen