noun
Hephaestus
hih-FEES-tuhs
Hephaestus (noun) means In Greek mythology, the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmen, who forged weapons and tools for the other gods. Example: “Hephaestus was said to have built his forge inside a volcano.”
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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."
"Ancient Greek blacksmiths sometimes prayed to Hephaestus before starting a difficult job."
How to use Hephaestus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Greek god of fire and blacksmithing — the Roman equivalent is Vulcan.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Hēphaistos, a name whose origin predates Greek itself and is not fully understood.
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What does “Hephaestus” mean?
The word “Hephaestus” means in Greek mythology, the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmen, who forged weapons and tools for the other gods. In plain terms, the Greek god of fire and blacksmithing — the Roman equivalent is Vulcan.
How do you pronounce “Hephaestus”?
“Hephaestus” is pronounced hih-FEES-tuhs (/hɪˈfɛstəs in IPA).
How do you use “Hephaestus” in a sentence?
Here is “Hephaestus” used in a sentence: “Hephaestus was said to have built his forge inside a volcano.”
What part of speech is “Hephaestus”?
“Hephaestus” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hephaestus” come from?
The word “Hephaestus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Hēphaistos, a name whose origin predates Greek itself and is not fully understood.
