Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship, emerged in Greek mythology around 1,200 BCE during the rise of ancient Greek civilization. Mount Olympus, located in present-day Greece, was believed to be his birthplace. Born to Zeus and Hera (or Hera alone, in some versions), Hephaestus embodies ingenuity, resilience, and mastery over creation. Like …
