Vulcan – Mythopedia
Dec 7, 2022 · Vulcan was the clever and crafty Roman god of the forge, master of blacksmiths and artisans. Lamed from childhood, he dedicated himself to his craft, creating some of the …
Hephaestus – Mythopedia
Apr 18, 2023 · Hephaestus was the Greek god of craftsmanship, smithing, and fire. Though lame from birth, he was a master blacksmith who created many magnificent weapons and machines.
Iliad: Book 18 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Argument The Grief of Achilles, and New Armour Made Him by Vulcan The news of the death of Patroclus is brought to Achilles by Antilochus. Thetis, hearing his lamentations, comes with all …
Mercury – Mythopedia
Dec 9, 2022 · Mercury was the wily trickster of the Roman pantheon, patron deity of commerce and travel as well as messengers and thieves. Always pushing boundaries, he was as quick to …
Kagutsuchi – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Kagutsuchi (軻遇突智) is the Japanese god of fire whose birth killed his mother, creator goddess Izanami. The patron of blacksmiths and those who work with fire, he is also …
Mars – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · Mars was the raging Roman god of warfare whose fury inspired savagery in battle. Father of city founders Romulus and Remus, Mars was revered not only as a god of war, but …
Iliad: Book 1 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Thus Vulcan spoke: and rising with a bound, The double bowl with sparkling nectar crown’d, [72] Which held to Juno in a cheerful way, “Goddess (he cried), be patient and obey. Dear as you …
Apollo (Roman) – Mythopedia
Mar 8, 2023 · Apollo was the Roman god who inspired prophecy, poetry, music, and medicine. Incorporated directly from the Greeks after a plague devastated Rome, he was both the …
Jupiter – Mythopedia
Aug 31, 2023 · Jupiter was the supreme god of the Roman pantheon, a god of the sky and weather and the champion of Rome and its empire. His Greek counterpart was Zeus.
Iliad: Book 19 (Full Text) - Mythopedia
Behold what arms by Vulcan are bestow’d, Arms worthy thee, or fit to grace a god.” Then drops the radiant burden on the ground; Clang the strong arms, and ring the shores around; Back …