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The origin of the name lies in Greek.
Hephaestus is pronounced as /hɪ.ˈfɛs.təs/(English) /hɪ.ˈfiːs.təs/(English)
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Pronunciation
/hɪ.ˈfɛs.təs/(English) /hɪ.ˈfiːs.təs/(English)
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Meaning
Latinized form of Greek Ἥφαιστος (
Hephaistos), meaning unknown. It probably shares its origin with the Minoan city of Φαιστός (Phaistos), which is of Pre-Greek origin.
In Greek mythology
Hephaestus was the god of fire and forging, the husband of the unfaithful
Aphrodite. It was said that when
He was born
Hera, his mother, was so displeased with his physical deformities that she hurled him off the top of Mount Olympus.
Origin
Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Pronunciation
/hɪ.ˈfɛs.təs/(English) /hɪ.ˈfiːs.təs/(English)