Hephaestus of the Forges
Goddess of: Forges, fire, volcanoes; technology; blacksmiths, craftsmen and artisans;
Job:
Appearance: Has a lame (not the boring type) foot. When he was born he was very ugly and Hera didn't like the fact that he had a deformed foot, so she threw him off Mount Olympus (quite a bit of a fall for a newborn baby), which didn't help his looks.
Characteristics: Hardworking, eager to impress Aphrodite (but always fails)
Symbols / Sacred Objects: Blacksmith's forge, fire, sometimes hammer
Roman Name: Vulcan
Also Known As:
Parents: Most myths say his parents are Zeus and Hera, although some say only Hera.
Married to: Aphrodite
Strengths: Creative, hardworking. Can control fire
Weaknesses: Can be very vindictive and cunning when drunk.
Cool Facts:
#1 Hephaestus is an incredibly skilled blacksmith (he's the god of it!).
#2 Constantly trying to please and impress his unfaithful wife Aphrodite (whom he worshiped but betrayed him).
#3 The only Olympian with a handicap (see Appearance)
Job:
Appearance: Has a lame (not the boring type) foot. When he was born he was very ugly and Hera didn't like the fact that he had a deformed foot, so she threw him off Mount Olympus (quite a bit of a fall for a newborn baby), which didn't help his looks.
Characteristics: Hardworking, eager to impress Aphrodite (but always fails)
Symbols / Sacred Objects: Blacksmith's forge, fire, sometimes hammer
Roman Name: Vulcan
Also Known As:
Parents: Most myths say his parents are Zeus and Hera, although some say only Hera.
Married to: Aphrodite
Strengths: Creative, hardworking. Can control fire
Weaknesses: Can be very vindictive and cunning when drunk.
Cool Facts:
#1 Hephaestus is an incredibly skilled blacksmith (he's the god of it!).
#2 Constantly trying to please and impress his unfaithful wife Aphrodite (whom he worshiped but betrayed him).
#3 The only Olympian with a handicap (see Appearance)