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Hephaestus in Greek

Hephaestus in Greek is Ήφαιστος — Hephaestus means in Greek mythology, the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmen, who forged weapons and tools for the other gods.

Hephaestus in Greek

Ήφαιστος
proper noun
Pronounced: Ifaistos
(Greek god) The god of fire, smithwork, metallurgy, volcanoes, and artisans, who served as blacksmith of the gods. His Roman counterpart is Vulcan.

What does "Hephaestus" mean?

  1. noun In Greek mythology, the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmen, who forged weapons and tools for the other gods.
    "Hephaestus was said to have built his forge inside a volcano."
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Hephaestus in a sentence

  • Hephaestus was said to have built his forge inside a volcano.
  • Ancient Greek blacksmiths sometimes prayed to Hephaestus before starting a difficult job.

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What is "Hephaestus" in Greek?

"Hephaestus" in Greek is Ήφαιστος. Hephaestus means: In Greek mythology, the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmen, who forged weapons and tools for the other gods.

How do you pronounce Ήφαιστος?

"Hephaestus" in Greek is Ήφαιστος, pronounced "Ifaistos".

How do you use "Hephaestus" in a sentence?

Example: "Hephaestus was said to have built his forge inside a volcano." In Greek, "Hephaestus" is Ήφαιστος.

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