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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Hefaisutosu
"ギリシャ神話において、ヘファイストスは火と金属加工の神です。"
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2 senses- 1
In Greek mythology, Hephaestus is the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship.
"Hephaestus is often depicted as a skilled blacksmith, creating weapons and armor for the gods." - 2
A figure representing the creative and destructive aspects of fire and craftsmanship.
"In literature, Hephaestus symbolizes the dual nature of creation and destruction inherent in the act of making."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Hephaestus' originates from Ancient Greek Ἥφαιστος (Hēphaistos), which is associated with the Greek god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. The etymology reflects the cultural significance of fire and metallurgy in ancient Greek society, evolving from mythological references to a symbol of creativity and skill in craftsmanship.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hephaestus" is said worldwide
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Héphaïstos
Transliteration: Efaïsto
"Dans la mythologie grecque, Héphaïstos est le dieu du feu et de la métallurgie."
Hephaistos
Transliteration: Hephaistos
"In der griechischen Mythologie ist Hephaistos der Gott des Feuers und der Schmiedekunst."
Efesto
Transliteration: Efesto
"Nella mitologia greca, Efesto è il dio del fuoco e della metallurgia."
Hefesto
Transliteration: Hefesto
"En la mitología griega, Hefesto es el dios del fuego y la metalurgia."
Hefesto
Transliteration: Hefesto
"Na mitologia grega, Hefesto é o deus do fogo e da metalurgia."
हेफेस्टस
Transliteration: Hephestus
"ग्रीक पौराणिक कथाओं में, हेफेस्टस आग और धातु कार्य का देवता है।"
赫淮斯托斯
Transliteration: Hèhuáisītuōsī
"在希腊神话中，赫淮斯托斯是火和冶金的神。"
헤파이스토스
Transliteration: Hephaiseutoseu
"그리스 신화에서 헤파이스토스는 불과 금속 세공의 신입니다."
ヘファイストス
Transliteration: Hefaisutosu
"ギリシャ神話において、ヘファイストスは火と金属加工の神です。"
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