Basic Facts
What was Hephaestus the god of?
Hephaestus was the god of blacksmiths, fire, and metalworking.
Who are Hephaestus' parents?
Zeus and Hera
What was Hephaestus' status? (High, Medium, Low)
In the Iliad, some myths of Hephaestus are combined with others. (true/false)
True
Hephaestus' mother threw him out of Mt. Olympus because he was too ugly and deformed. (true/false)
True
Why was Hephaestus thrown out of his parents' home?
Because he was ugly and deformed.
How many siblings does Hephaestus have?
None; only half siblings.
What did Hephaestus make, and for who?
He would make all sorts of materials, clothes and weapons for the gods and goddesses.
How big of a role did Hephaestus have in the Iliad and the Odyssey?
He had a minor role in both.
Name one event that happened in the story "Hephaestus' Revenge."
- Hera gave birth to Hephaestus
-She threw him off of Mt. Olympus
-He was raised by Sea Nymphs
-Made a golden throne trap for his mother as revenge
Where did Hephaestus usually work?
Hephaestus usually worked under a volcano.
Eucleia, Euthenia, Eupheme, and Philophrosyne.
Where was Hephaestus mainly worshipped?
In the Athens.
What was the name of the blind poet who wrote a song about Hephaestus and Athena's bad relationship?
His name was Demodocus.
Who was Hephaestus raised by in the story, "Hephaestus' Revenge."
The Sea Nymphs