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His mother, Hera, was surprised that Zeus "gave birth to" Athena and Dionysus on his own. She instantly gave birth to Hephaestus. But he was so ugly, she threw him off Mt. Olympus.( some stories say that Zeus threw him off because he sided with Hera in an argument) He was then found and nursed back to health by Thetis, a sea nymph. He got his revenge by making a throne and when Hera sat in it she was captured in it. The other gods then persuaded him to let her go by offering Aphrodite in marrige. Since she was so beautiful, he agreed.

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Who gave birth to Hephaestus?

Hera


How was the birth of hephaestus?

Hephaestus was born by something in his mother that makes the egg not need fertilizing.


When did Hephaestus become a god?

He was a god from birth.


How are Hephaestus and Zeus related?

Hephaestus was Zeus's son. Hephaestus is the son Zeus and Hera. Sometimes it is said that Hera alone gave birth to Hephaestus, without male fertilization.


What are the names of Hera's birth kids?

Ares, Hephaestus and Hebe.


How old the greek god Hephaestus?

The ancinet Greek gods are not known for their birth dates; therefore it is unknown what Hephaestus's age would be.


When was Hephaestus is brith?

The date of his birth is not given in ancinet Greek myth.


How was Hephaestus born?

Hephaestus was born from Hera and Zeus and had a birth defect so they threw him out of Mount Olympus and his fall caused his grotesque appearance.


Who was the woman made by Hephaestus?

Zeus asked Hephaestus to create a woman made of clay to bring sorrow to mortal men.


What is strange about Hephaestus' birth?

He was born ugly/lame and Hera hid him in Oceanus.


What is morale of story of Hephaestus?

The moral of the story of Hephaestus is that one's talents and skills are valuable, regardless of physical appearance or social status. Hephaestus overcame challenges and found success by using his creativity and craftsmanship to make unique and powerful creations. This teaches us to embrace our own talents and not be limited by society's expectations.


Who gave birth to Ares the god?

Zeus and Hera had Ares. Along with Hephaestus and Hebe.