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Hephaestus
He·phaes·tus [ hi féstəss ] or He·phais·tos [ hi fstəss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
Greek god of fire: in Greek mythology, the god of fire and fire-based arts such as metalwork. He was the son of Hera and Zeus.
Roman equivalent  Vulcan
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