Hephaistos

The god of blacksmiths, metalworking, and the fire used for these arts.

Epithets

Offerings

• Daisies
• Frankincense
• Copper
• Bronze

Prayers and Hymns

“O Hephaestus, lord of Aetna (request here).”

-Euripides, Cyclops

“Fiery, EPHAIE, Hephaistos, who is shining with fire, brightly moving, ANANOCHA AMARZA MARMARAMO.”

-PGM

"Sing, clear-voiced Muses, of Hephaestus famed for inventions. With bright-eyed Athene he taught men glorious gifts throughout the world, -- men who before used to dwell in caves in the mountains like wild beasts. But now that they have learned crafts through Hephaestus the famed worker, easily they live a peaceful life in their own houses the whole year round. Be gracious, Hephaestus, and grant me success and prosperity!

-Homeric Hymn to Hephaistos

“Hear me lord Hephaestus, to my supplication be a favouring ally: grant the favors that are yours to grant.”

-Archilochus