The Tragic Story of Hephaestus: The Exiled God of Forges

Delve into the fascinating world of Greek Mythology and discover the tragic story of Hephaestus, the Exiled God of Forges. Born with a physical deformity, Hephaestus was discarded by his parents, Zeus and Hera, and sent tumbling down from Mount Olympus. Despite this cruel fate, Hephaestus went on to become the legendary blacksmith of the gods, crafting magnificent works of art and weaponry that would be revered for centuries to come. Join us as we explore the mythology surrounding this enigmatic figure, from his early days as a crippled outcast to his eventual rise as the god of fire, blacksmiths, and the forge. Through his remarkable story, we'll uncover the intricacies of ancient Greek society, the politics of Olympus, and the enduring power of craftsmanship and creativity. So sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the captivating tale of Hephaestus, a true hero of Greek mythology.
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[tedthetonberry]

Huh, when I heard about this story, I could have sworn that Hephaestus did want a bride, and Zeus chose Aphrodite for him. Less to honor Hephaestus and more to punish Aphrodite since she was a bit of a problem amongst the Gods. Not that it worked, mind you.

[MemeSerpent]

1:08 he looks like if Zeus was in mortal kombat and performed a babality

[dennisroy]

So... Hephaestus is somewhat like a foster-brother to Achilles, the natural-born son of Thetis. That would explain why he later forged magical armor to replace Achilles' original armor which had been stolen from Patroclus (masquerading as Achilles) after Hector killed him in battle. One thing I can't forgive Aphrodite for, if she felt neglected by her husband and was going to cheat on him -- or simply never agreed with Zeus' decision to marry her off to Hephaestus, couldn't she have picked someone more worthy of her love than Ares? That strikes me as purely a carnal affair, nothing to do with any feelings of tenderness. My sympathies will always lie with Hephaestus. After being betrayed by Aphrodite, and rejected by Athena, Hephaestus forged the KOURAI KHRYSEAI, golden automatons in the form of beautiful maidens, as his assistants. As Homer described them in The Iliad: "Hephaestus left his bellows, took up a heavy stick in his hand, and went to the doorway limping. And in support of their master moved his attendants. These are golden, and in appearance like living young women. There is intelligence in their hearts, and there is speech in them and strength, and from the immortal gods they have learned how to do things. These stirred nimbly in support of their master." They were beautiful and intelligent, but more importantly *loyal* and devoted to their creator -- so in a way, Hephaestus' ingenuity triumphed over his disappointment with the flaws of the goddesses.

[jamellfoster]

But isn't Ares also the son of Zeus & Hera?? He & Hephaestus are full siblings.

[m_san_d]

So superman is the son of athena a cloth(his cape) and hephastus
For the Emperor😁

[jovialfaltisco]

He made arrows for ero the son of athrodite & aries ?? 😮

[JehovaWitness-xh]

Zeus didnt get the borrowed power from the cyclops but Ephaustes

[jaidamwhi]

Hephaestus was conceived by hera alone

[JehovaWitness-xh]

Bull crap story zeus wishs he had a son like my Hephaestus.