Hephaestus was not the most handsome of the gods. His mother Hera, reyna of the Gods, had hurled him from Mount Olympus when she saw how ugly he was. His rather forceful landing left him lame and madami than a little upset at his mother. He grew up and planned revenge, eventually trapping Hera on a Golden Throne. Only after much persuasion sa pamamagitan ng the other Gods, and the offer of Aphrodite as a bride, did Hephaestus relent and release his mother. His reward was truly a great one, Aphrodite was the Goddess of pag-ibig and none could outshine her beauty. In her honour Hephaestus forged a great palace where...
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