Why is Hephaestus disfigured?

He was cast off Mount Olympus by his mother Hera because of his lameness, the result of a congenital impairment; or in another account, by Zeus for protecting Hera from his advances (in which case his lameness would have been the result of his fall rather than the reason for it).

What was Hephaestus deformity?

Hephaestus was depicted as an unattractive man with an unkempt beard, deformed foot, and holding a crafting tool. The foot of Hephaestus may also be turned facing backward to signify its deformity. If Hephaestus was portrayed on vases or relics, he would be bent over an anvil creating something from fire.

What did Hephaestus look like?

In art Hephaestus was generally represented as a middle-aged bearded man, although occasionally a younger, beardless type is found. He usually wore a short sleeveless tunic and a round close-fitting cap on his unkempt hair.

What is a fact for Hephaestus?

Facts about Hephaestus Hephaestus was known as the God of Fire. In some accounts, he was said to be the son of Zeus and Hera; in others, he was the son of Hera alone, conceived in order to get back at Zeus for bringing forth Athena. Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals.

What myths are Hephaestus in?

HEPHAESTUS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY

• Hephaestus Son of Hera.
• Hephaestus Son of Hera and Zeus.
• Hephaestus Thrown from Mount Olympus.
• Hephaestus on Lemnos.
• The Revenge of Hephaestus.
• Hephaestus and Aphrodite.
• Hephaestus Catches the Cheating Lovers.
• Lovers and Children of Hephaestus.

What is Hephaestus animal symbol?

* At birth Hephaistos was cast from heaven by his mother Hera, disgusted that she had borne a deformed son….GENERAL INFO.

SYMBOLS	Hammer; Tongs; Anvil
SACRED ANIMALS	Donkey or Ass (Greek “onos”)
SACRED BIRDS	Crane (Greek “geranos”)
PLANET OF HEPHAISTOS	N/A
DAY OF HEPHAISTOS	N/A