Fun Trivia : Hephaestus

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Hephaestus

What is the name of the temple built to honor Hephaestus?

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The Theseum. The temple was also called the Hephaesteum and was built in 449 B.C. It lies at the foot of the hill to the Acropolis in Athens and is still present. The temple is often cited as the best example of the type of Greek architecture known as "Doric."



What mountain is often associated with Hephaestus?

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Mount Etna. Hephaestus' forge is said to be in the bowels of Mount Etna. When magma flies from the mountain, it is said that Hephaestus is working in his shop.



Hephaestus was the father of the terrible robber and murderer, Periphetes. Who eventually killed Periphetes?

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Theseus. Periphetes was a giant who wielded an iron club with which he bashed in his victims. He was the first challenge met and defeated by the great Athenian hero, Theseus, on his legendary journey from Troezen to Athens. Theseus wrested the club from Periphetes' hand and killed him with a blow to his head. Theseus went on the kill the loathesome Minotaur.



In one version of the story, Hephaestus trapped Hera in a magic throne in retaliation for her poor treatment of him. Who was instrumental in lulling Hephaestus to eventually freeing Hera?

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Dionysus. Dionysus got Hephaestus drunk with wine. He returned to Mount Olympus with Hephaestus draped over the back of a donkey--a popular scene in Greek art. Some stories have Hephaestus only releasing Hera after being offered Aphrodite for his wife. In any event, Dionysus gained entry into the Pantheon for his deed.



Hephaestus and Athena produced a son. What was his name?

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Erechtheus. Erechtheus was conceived when a drop of Hephaestus' semen fell upon the Earth (explaining why some accounts have him as the offspring of Gaea--Mother Earth). One story has his semen dropping off of Athena's leg after Hephaestus tried to force himself upon her. Erechtheus is usually characterized by a snake. Enceladus was one of the Titans and son of Gaea--Mount Etna was said to have been put over his slain body. Euros was the Greek god of the East Wind. Eridanus was the river into which Phaethon plunged after his dismal attempt at driving the sun-chariot.



What is the festival generally associated with Hephaestus?

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Chalceia. Chalceia was also associated with Athena. Both her and Hephaestus were associated with craftsmen and artisans. The festival was said to celebrate the invention of bronze-working by the Smith-god. Theogamia was a festival honoring Zeus and Hera. Kronia was a harvest festival in honor of Cronos. Panathenaia was a festival honoring Athena.