Hephaestus
God of Fire, Forges, and Craftsmanship
Hephaestus is the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges, and the art of sculpture. He is the son of Zeus and Hera, though in some accounts only of Hera. He is known for his craftsmanship and created many of the weapons used by the gods.
Take the Godly Parent QuizCabin 9: Hephaestus's Cabin
Hephaestus's cabin looks like a small factory, with brick walls, smokestacks, and gears adorning the entrance. Inside, it's filled with workbenches, tools, and various mechanical projects. The children of Hephaestus are master craftsmen and inventors with an affinity for fire and machinery.
Cabin Number
Cabin 9
Symbol
Hammer and Anvil
Roman Name
Vulcan
Domain
God of the Forge
Hephaestus's Demigod Children
The powers, abilities, and traits of Hephaestus's demigod offspring
Demigod Powers
- Fire resistance or manipulation
- Enhanced crafting abilities
- Technical intuition
- Machine communication
Demigod Traits
- Inventive
- Hardworking
- Persistent
- Practical
Hephaestus in Mythology
The ancient myths and stories about Hephaestus
Mythology
Hephaestus was either the son of Zeus and Hera or, according to some accounts, Hera alone. He was cast from Mount Olympus by his mother because of his deformity or lameness. He landed on the island of Lemnos, where he became a master craftsman. He was later readmitted to Olympus and married Aphrodite, though their marriage was unhappy. Hephaestus created many wondrous items for the gods, including Zeus's thunderbolts, Achilles's armor, and the trap that caught Aphrodite and Ares in their affair.
Symbols & Weapons
Symbols
- Hammer
- Anvil
- Tongs
- Quail
Favorite Weapons
- Hammer
- Fire
- Automatons of his own creation
Famous Children
- Eucleia
- Thalia
- Erichthonius
- Leo Valdez
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