Define Hephaestus. Hephaestus synonyms, Hephaestus pronunciation, Hephaestus translation, English dictionary definition of Hephaestus. n. Greek Mythology The god of fire and metalworking. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Ed
Aphrodite greatly preferredAresto her husband, and this preference naturally gave rise to much jealousy on the part of Hephaestus, and caused them great unhappiness. The Forge of Vulcan (Hephaestus) Hephaestus appears to have been an indispensable member of the Olympic Assembly, where he plays the ...