Gods'School - Aphrodite and Hephaestus

Gods school episode 5. Aphrodite is torn between two gods, Ares and Hephaestus.
One day the Goddess of Love takes refuge in Hephaestus's workshop after a fight with her crush, Ares.

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VOICE CAST

[GodsSchool]

New episode coming out on December 7!!
And this episode is called .... "Hades and Minthe" 🌱

[yuta__oGOATsu]

Hephaestus captures all the pain of being an Artist of any kind
"This one is gonna be so cool ITS NOT FINISHED YET"

[lelegus]

3:08 Funny reference.
For those who don't know this net was used by Hephaestus to catch Aphrodite cheating on him with Ares.

[tomsparrow]

This is actually the only take on Aphrodite and Hephaestus I ever want from now on

[TheMewtata]

I appreciate that the argument in the beginning wasn’t totally one-sided. It felt like they both legitimately had their feelings hurt, and were lashing out.

[magickalmason]

Hephaestus is so cute, and I'm so happy to see him with a cane :') I feel like a lot of people forget he's disabled. I use a cane and it makes me feel seen

[Spuuky]

I’m the voice of Hephaestus! Thank you so much for your support everyone ❤️ 🔥

[thedukeofchutney]

Hephaestus here: "Everyone has a talent, Aphrodite"
The Real Heaphestus: "Where's is my HOOR wife?!"

[avalasialove]

As someone who’s dabbled in Greek mythology, I’m usually more fond of the idea of Aphrodite and Ares being together. After all, Ares was actually pretty tame compared to some of the other gods and Aphrodite’s marriage to Hephaestus wasn’t exactly her idea. *However* I can make an exception in this case. Why? Because these two have adorable chemistry and they spark with passion!

[em]

I really appreciate how there's clear implications that while both Ares and Aphrodite do/did like each other, they both contributed to the problems of their relationship, rather than just Ares being a one-sided jerk (bc _that_ tends to go hand-in-hand with Aphrodite being shallow as she's only with him for his looks 😒).

So, this portrayal is so refreshing and, I think, gives the characters a lot more depth.

[mitchellhasto]

It’s interesting to see this take on their relationship but I’m honestly just happy to see a kind and passionate Hephaestus. Understandably many renditions show him as a tired and unhappy workhorse of a character but I really enjoy the idea that he’s genuinely happy and enthusiastic making things for other people.

[furionmax]

I like how he was introduced leaning on a cane.

When Hephaestus was born, his mother found him ugly and tossed him off a cliff. When he landed on his feet the impact broke both of his legs and they healed in an irregular way.

Sometimes he's depicted with bent or crooked legs, metal legs that serve as prosthetics he made himself, or no legs at all.

Also fun fact: his daughters name is Pandora. If the name sounds family. You may also know what she's known for. Opening the box that was made to contain all the evil and wickedness in the world. Hence the phrase: we've opened Pandora's Box.

[MoltenUprisingMK]

At least Ares looked remorseful when Aphrodite ran off. And he wasn't wrong about Aphrodite craving attention. The only difference is she is desperate to be loved.

And I'm glad that Hephaestus is nice to Aphrodite and tries to help her. If only he could muster the courage to confess his feelings.

[ifloridawarriorcatfan]

Fun Fact: Ares and Aphrodite have children together such as Phobos (Fear), Deimos (Terror), Harmonia (Harmony), Anteros (Requited Love), in some sources Eros (God of Love aka Cupid), and Adrestia (Revolt)

[Senddroods]

I hope this gets picked up by a huge animation studio. It’s on the same level of animation of monster high or even the Tangled series. I like how it’s directed in a sense that it’s young school gods but not school drama focused. It has a little something that makes it refreshing and unique.

[WlngDlngBat]

Ha! Aphrodite catching her foot on the chains was a nice touch. For context, after Aphrodite and Hephaestus ‘married’, Ares and Aphrodite had an affair. Hephaestus wasn’t exactly pleased with that, so when Aphrodite and Ares went to continue their affair, Hephaestus trapped them both in fine chains he had draped around the bedroom and displayed their affair to the whole pantheon. (Apollo and Hermes though it was hilarious).

[sofianemov]

I love how they did Hephaestus’ animation, we looks like he is about to fall any minute due to his leg yet he radiates a feeling of someone who cannot be budged because of his kindness and good nature

[maggiesheartlove]

I think its very telling how Aphrodite has her mascara ruined all throughout, and Hephestus still manages to make her smile. It shows that he sees past her beauty. Nice touch.

[LordPanda]

I didn't expect Aphrodite and Hephaestus to be such a wholesome couple. I am all here for it, and I cannot wait to see them interact more.
Edit: Guys, I know the actual myths can get dark, let me enjoy this pls. .-.

[shadowdroid]

Hephaestus and Aphrodite in actual myth: *forced to get married by Zeus so Aphrodite will stop sleeping with every god*

Hephaestus and Aphrodite in this: *genuinely nice and respectful to each other*

That's a legit nice take on them and very refreshing to see