What is Hephaestus Realm?

Hephaestus facts, information and stories from ancient Greek mythology. Learn about the Greek god of fire and metalworking, Hephaestus. read more

Unlike Hades and Polyphemus, Hephaestus rarely posed a danger to gods or mortals. His realm was simply a cavern with a forge. He was the blacksmith of the gods, and a patron of earthly smiths. One of his most important clients was Achilles. But he was also considered one of the gods of fire. read more

"Hephaestus is the god of fire, especially in so far as it manifests itself as a power of physical nature in volcanic districts, and in so far as it is the indispensable means in arts and manufactures, whence fire is called the breath of Hephaestus, and the name of the god is used both by Greek and Roman poets as synonymous with fire. read more

Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. Hephaestus was born deformed and was cast out of heaven by one or both of his parents when they noticed that he was imperfect. He was the workman of the immortals: he made their dwellings, furnishings, and weapons. read more