Hephaestus

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: hÄ­fēʹstÉ™s, IPA: /hɪˈfiːstÉ™s/

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Origin

From Ancient Greek Ἥφαιστος, a Pre-Greek substrate word of origin.

Full definition of Hephaestus

Proper noun

1. (Greek god) The god of fire, smithwork, metallurgy, volcanoes, and artisans, who served as blacksmith of the gods. His Roman counterpart is Vulcan.

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